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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.06, 714.72 and 330.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.06, 714.72 and 330.81 is: 495.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.06 : 714.72 = 330.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.06/714.72 = 330.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.06x = 714.72 × 330.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.06x = 236,436.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,436.52/477.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.61

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