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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.28, 713.94 and 338.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.28, 713.94 and 338.58 is: 507.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.28 : 713.94 = 338.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.28/713.94 = 338.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.28x = 713.94 × 338.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.28x = 241,725.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,725.81/476.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.53

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