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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476, 714.04 and 339.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476, 714.04 and 339.20 is: 508.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476 : 714.04 = 339.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476/714.04 = 339.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476x = 714.04 × 339.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476x = 242,202.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,202.37/476
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.83

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