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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.12, 702.18 and 331.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.12, 702.18 and 331.90 is: 497.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.12 : 702.18 = 331.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.12/702.18 = 331.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.12x = 702.18 × 331.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.12x = 233,053.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,053.54/468.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.86

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