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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.17, 707.56 and 335.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.17, 707.56 and 335.49 is: 502.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.17 : 707.56 = 335.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.17/707.56 = 335.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.17x = 707.56 × 335.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.17x = 237,379.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,379.30/472.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.74

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