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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.20, 709.44 and 336.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.20, 709.44 and 336.16 is: 503.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.20 : 709.44 = 336.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.20/709.44 = 336.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.20x = 709.44 × 336.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.20x = 238,485.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,485.35/473.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.98

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