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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.21, 710.48 and 337.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.21, 710.48 and 337.13 is: 506.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.21 : 710.48 = 337.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.21/710.48 = 337.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.21x = 710.48 × 337.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.21x = 239,524.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,524.12/473.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.17

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