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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.68, 715.08 and 338.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.68, 715.08 and 338.36 is: 506.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.68 : 715.08 = 338.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.68/715.08 = 338.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.68x = 715.08 × 338.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.68x = 241,954.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,954.47/477.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.52

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