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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.70, 700.77 and 330.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.70, 700.77 and 330.47 is: 495.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.70 : 700.77 = 330.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.70/700.77 = 330.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.70x = 700.77 × 330.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.70x = 231,579.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,579.96/467.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.15

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