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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.37, 716.06 and 330.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.37, 716.06 and 330.76 is: 496.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.37 : 716.06 = 330.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.37/716.06 = 330.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.37x = 716.06 × 330.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.37x = 236,844.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,844.01/477.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.14

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