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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.04, 713.65 and 331.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.04, 713.65 and 331.86 is: 497.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.04 : 713.65 = 331.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.04/713.65 = 331.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.04x = 713.65 × 331.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.04x = 236,831.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,831.89/476.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.50

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