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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.24, 701.46 and 330.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.24, 701.46 and 330.36 is: 495.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.24 : 701.46 = 330.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.24/701.46 = 330.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.24x = 701.46 × 330.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.24x = 231,734.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,734.33/467.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.96

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