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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.45, 702.11 and 331.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.45, 702.11 and 331.54 is: 496.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.45 : 702.11 = 331.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.45/702.11 = 331.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.45x = 702.11 × 331.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.45x = 232,772.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,772.38/468.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.90

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