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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.92, 712.51 and 334.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.92, 712.51 and 334.79 is: 502.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.92 : 712.51 = 334.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.92/712.51 = 334.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.92x = 712.51 × 334.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.92x = 238,541.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,541.22/474.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.28

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