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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.20, 707.94 and 335.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.20, 707.94 and 335.16 is: 502.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.20 : 707.94 = 335.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.20/707.94 = 335.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.20x = 707.94 × 335.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.20x = 237,273.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,273.17/472.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.48

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