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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.71, 712.38 and 330.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.71, 712.38 and 330.17 is: 495.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.71 : 712.38 = 330.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.71/712.38 = 330.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.71x = 712.38 × 330.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.71x = 235,206.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,206.50/474.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.47

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