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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.22, 700.92 and 331.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.22, 700.92 and 331.14 is: 496.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.22 : 700.92 = 331.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.22/700.92 = 331.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.22x = 700.92 × 331.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.22x = 232,102.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,102.65/467.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.77

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