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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.12, 709.56 and 330.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.12, 709.56 and 330.48 is: 494.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.12 : 709.56 = 330.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.12/709.56 = 330.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.12x = 709.56 × 330.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.12x = 234,495.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,495.39/474.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.59

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