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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.32, 717.84 and 334.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.32, 717.84 and 334.32 is: 501.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.32 : 717.84 = 334.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.32/717.84 = 334.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.32x = 717.84 × 334.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.32x = 239,988.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,988.27/478.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.73

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