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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.88, 707.49 and 336.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.88, 707.49 and 336.19 is: 502.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.88 : 707.49 = 336.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.88/707.49 = 336.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.88x = 707.49 × 336.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.88x = 237,851.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,851.06/472.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.98

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