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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.30, 708.18 and 336.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.30, 708.18 and 336.68 is: 503.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.30 : 708.18 = 336.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.30/708.18 = 336.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.30x = 708.18 × 336.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.30x = 238,430.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,430.04/473.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.76

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