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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.38, 710.05 and 333.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.38, 710.05 and 333.98 is: 500.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.38 : 710.05 = 333.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.38/710.05 = 333.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.38x = 710.05 × 333.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.38x = 237,138.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,138.95/473.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.95

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