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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.02, 712.60 and 334.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.02, 712.60 and 334.91 is: 502.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.02 : 712.60 = 334.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.02/712.60 = 334.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.02x = 712.60 × 334.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.02x = 238,657.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,657.81/475.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.42

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