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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.30, 706.68 and 335.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.30, 706.68 and 335.68 is: 502.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.30 : 706.68 = 335.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.30/706.68 = 335.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.30x = 706.68 × 335.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.30x = 237,218.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,218.34/472.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.26

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