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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.15, 702.90 and 332.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.15, 702.90 and 332.07 is: 498.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.15 : 702.90 = 332.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.15/702.90 = 332.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.15x = 702.90 × 332.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.15x = 233,412.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,412.00/468.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.58

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