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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.02, 712.80 and 330.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.02, 712.80 and 330.84 is: 496.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.02 : 712.80 = 330.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.02/712.80 = 330.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.02x = 712.80 × 330.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.02x = 235,822.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,822.75/475.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.45

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