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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.29, 710.06 and 337.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.29, 710.06 and 337.20 is: 505.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.29 : 710.06 = 337.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.29/710.06 = 337.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.29x = 710.06 × 337.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.29x = 239,432.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,432.23/473.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.89

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