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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.57, 710.30 and 335.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.57, 710.30 and 335.14 is: 501.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.57 : 710.30 = 335.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.57/710.30 = 335.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.57x = 710.30 × 335.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.57x = 238,049.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,049.00/474.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.61

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