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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.08, 709.20 and 335.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.08, 709.20 and 335.46 is: 503.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.08 : 709.20 = 335.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.08/709.20 = 335.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.08x = 709.20 × 335.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.08x = 237,908.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,908.23/472.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.96

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