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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.41, 710.27 and 332.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.41, 710.27 and 332.84 is: 499.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.41 : 710.27 = 332.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.41/710.27 = 332.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.41x = 710.27 × 332.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.41x = 236,407.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,407.63/473.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.37

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