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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.61, 709.71 and 336.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.61, 709.71 and 336.93 is: 504.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.61 : 709.71 = 336.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.61/709.71 = 336.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.61x = 709.71 × 336.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.61x = 239,122.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,122.59/473.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.89

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