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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.27, 709.31 and 336.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.27, 709.31 and 336.35 is: 504.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.27 : 709.31 = 336.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.27/709.31 = 336.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.27x = 709.31 × 336.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.27x = 238,573.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,573.80/473.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.10

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