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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.16, 699.96 and 329.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.16, 699.96 and 329.53 is: 493.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.16 : 699.96 = 329.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.16/699.96 = 329.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.16x = 699.96 × 329.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.16x = 230,657.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,657.82/467.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.75

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