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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.96, 717.42 and 333.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.96, 717.42 and 333.72 is: 500.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.96 : 717.42 = 333.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.96/717.42 = 333.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.96x = 717.42 × 333.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.96x = 239,417.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,417.40/477.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.92

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