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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.24, 708.48 and 333.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.24, 708.48 and 333.92 is: 499.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.24 : 708.48 = 333.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.24/708.48 = 333.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.24x = 708.48 × 333.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.24x = 236,577.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,577.41/473.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.91

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