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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.88, 701.82 and 331.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.88, 701.82 and 331.65 is: 497.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.88 : 701.82 = 331.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.88/701.82 = 331.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.88x = 701.82 × 331.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.88x = 232,758.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,758.60/467.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.48

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