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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.49, 499.50 and 314.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.49, 499.50 and 314.04 is: 471.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.49 : 499.50 = 314.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.49/499.50 = 314.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.49x = 499.50 × 314.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.49x = 156,862.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,862.98/332.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.78

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