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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.82, 709.17 and 334.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.82, 709.17 and 334.40 is: 500.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.82 : 709.17 = 334.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.82/709.17 = 334.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.82x = 709.17 × 334.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.82x = 237,142.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,142.90/473.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.49

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