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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.21, 708.98 and 336.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.21, 708.98 and 336.13 is: 504.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.21 : 708.98 = 336.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.21/708.98 = 336.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.21x = 708.98 × 336.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.21x = 238,307.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,307.77/472.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.66

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