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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.13, 707.03 and 334.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.13, 707.03 and 334.53 is: 500.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.13 : 707.03 = 334.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.13/707.03 = 334.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.13x = 707.03 × 334.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.13x = 236,522.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,522.33/472.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.97

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