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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.54, 710.43 and 337.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.54, 710.43 and 337.45 is: 506.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.54 : 710.43 = 337.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.54/710.43 = 337.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.54x = 710.43 × 337.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.54x = 239,734.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,734.60/473.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.26

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