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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.86, 712.56 and 331.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.86, 712.56 and 331.68 is: 496.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.86 : 712.56 = 331.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.86/712.56 = 331.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.86x = 712.56 × 331.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.86x = 236,341.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,341.90/475.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.66

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