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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.08, 703.26 and 331.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.08, 703.26 and 331.52 is: 498.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.08 : 703.26 = 331.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.08/703.26 = 331.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.08x = 703.26 × 331.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.08x = 233,144.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,144.76/468.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.09

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