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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.39, 709.05 and 337.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.39, 709.05 and 337.05 is: 504.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.39 : 709.05 = 337.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.39/709.05 = 337.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.39x = 709.05 × 337.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.39x = 238,985.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,985.30/473.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.84

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