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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.44, 709.08 and 335.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.44, 709.08 and 335.64 is: 503.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.44 : 709.08 = 335.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.44/709.08 = 335.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.44x = 709.08 × 335.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.44x = 237,995.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,995.61/472.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.76

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