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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.85, 710.47 and 335.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.85, 710.47 and 335.17 is: 502.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.85 : 710.47 = 335.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.85/710.47 = 335.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.85x = 710.47 × 335.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.85x = 238,129.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,129.54/473.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.54

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