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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.56, 707.28 and 334.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.56, 707.28 and 334.80 is: 501.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.56 : 707.28 = 334.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.56/707.28 = 334.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.56x = 707.28 × 334.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.56x = 236,797.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,797.34/472.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.09

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