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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.60, 714.06 and 331.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.60, 714.06 and 331.64 is: 496.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.60 : 714.06 = 331.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.60/714.06 = 331.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.60x = 714.06 × 331.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.60x = 236,810.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,810.86/476.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.88

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