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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.37, 701.28 and 331.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.37, 701.28 and 331.29 is: 497.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.37 : 701.28 = 331.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.37/701.28 = 331.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.37x = 701.28 × 331.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.37x = 232,327.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,327.05/467.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.09

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