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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.12, 712.56 and 332.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.12, 712.56 and 332.48 is: 497.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.12 : 712.56 = 332.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.12/712.56 = 332.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.12x = 712.56 × 332.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.12x = 236,911.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,911.95/476.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.59

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