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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.38, 713.05 and 335.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.38, 713.05 and 335.98 is: 503.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.38 : 713.05 = 335.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.38/713.05 = 335.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.38x = 713.05 × 335.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.38x = 239,570.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,570.54/475.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.96

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