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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.88, 702.04 and 331.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.88, 702.04 and 331.80 is: 497.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.88 : 702.04 = 331.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.88/702.04 = 331.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.88x = 702.04 × 331.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.88x = 232,936.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,936.87/467.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.86

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