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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.76, 712.34 and 330.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.76, 712.34 and 330.72 is: 496.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.76 : 712.34 = 330.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.76/712.34 = 330.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.76x = 712.34 × 330.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.76x = 235,585.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,585.08/474.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.22

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