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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.76, 708.96 and 335.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.76, 708.96 and 335.84 is: 502.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.76 : 708.96 = 335.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.76/708.96 = 335.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.76x = 708.96 × 335.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.76x = 238,097.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,097.13/473.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.57

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