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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.38, 709.68 and 337.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.38, 709.68 and 337.49 is: 504.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.38 : 709.68 = 337.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.38/709.68 = 337.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.38x = 709.68 × 337.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.38x = 239,509.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,509.90/474.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.89

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