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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.52, 709.68 and 336.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.52, 709.68 and 336.60 is: 504.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.52 : 709.68 = 336.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.52/709.68 = 336.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.52x = 709.68 × 336.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.52x = 238,878.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,878.29/473.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.47

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