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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.68, 713.94 and 331.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.68, 713.94 and 331.50 is: 497.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.68 : 713.94 = 331.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.68/713.94 = 331.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.68x = 713.94 × 331.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.68x = 236,671.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,671.11/475.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.54

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