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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.11, 708.86 and 335.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.11, 708.86 and 335.47 is: 502.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.11 : 708.86 = 335.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.11/708.86 = 335.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.11x = 708.86 × 335.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.11x = 237,802.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,802.10/473.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.64

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