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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.27, 707.81 and 335.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.27, 707.81 and 335.35 is: 502.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.27 : 707.81 = 335.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.27/707.81 = 335.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.27x = 707.81 × 335.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.27x = 237,364.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,364.08/472.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.60

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