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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.67, 713.61 and 339.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.67, 713.61 and 339.93 is: 509.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.67 : 713.61 = 339.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.67/713.61 = 339.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.67x = 713.61 × 339.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.67x = 242,577.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,577.45/475.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.97

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