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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.09, 494.63 and 314.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.09, 494.63 and 314.75 is: 468.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.09 : 494.63 = 314.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.09/494.63 = 314.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.09x = 494.63 × 314.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.09x = 155,683.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,683.72/332.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.79

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