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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.56, 708.78 and 335.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.56, 708.78 and 335.80 is: 502.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.56 : 708.78 = 335.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.56/708.78 = 335.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.56x = 708.78 × 335.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.56x = 238,008.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,008.32/473.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.59

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