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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.04, 715.56 and 334.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.04, 715.56 and 334.48 is: 501.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.04 : 715.56 = 334.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.04/715.56 = 334.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.04x = 715.56 × 334.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.04x = 239,340.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,340.51/477.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.72

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