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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.18, 707.46 and 334.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.18, 707.46 and 334.54 is: 501.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.18 : 707.46 = 334.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.18/707.46 = 334.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.18x = 707.46 × 334.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.18x = 236,673.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,673.67/472.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.24

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