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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477, 714.22 and 339.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477, 714.22 and 339.32 is: 508.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477 : 714.22 = 339.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477/714.22 = 339.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477x = 714.22 × 339.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477x = 242,349.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,349.13/477
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.07

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