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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.48, 708.54 and 335.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.48, 708.54 and 335.32 is: 502.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.48 : 708.54 = 335.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.48/708.54 = 335.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.48x = 708.54 × 335.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.48x = 237,587.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,587.63/472.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.85

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