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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.02, 701.39 and 329.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.02, 701.39 and 329.94 is: 494.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.02 : 701.39 = 329.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.02/701.39 = 329.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.02x = 701.39 × 329.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.02x = 231,416.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,416.62/468.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.46

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