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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.90, 701.96 and 331.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.90, 701.96 and 331.21 is: 496.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.90 : 701.96 = 331.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.90/701.96 = 331.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.90x = 701.96 × 331.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.90x = 232,496.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,496.17/467.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.89

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