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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.88, 708.92 and 337

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.88, 708.92 and 337 is: 504.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.88 : 708.92 = 337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.88/708.92 = 337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.88x = 708.92 × 337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.88x = 238,906.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,906.04/473.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.15

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