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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.32, 710.66 and 337.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.32, 710.66 and 337.08 is: 505.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.32 : 710.66 = 337.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.32/710.66 = 337.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.32x = 710.66 × 337.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.32x = 239,549.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,549.27/474.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.04

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