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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.28, 716.52 and 334.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.28, 716.52 and 334.24 is: 501.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.28 : 716.52 = 334.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.28/716.52 = 334.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.28x = 716.52 × 334.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.28x = 239,489.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,489.64/477.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.78

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