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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473, 708.22 and 335.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473, 708.22 and 335.32 is: 502.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473 : 708.22 = 335.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473/708.22 = 335.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473x = 708.22 × 335.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473x = 237,480.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,480.33/473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.07

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