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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.45, 702.91 and 332.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.45, 702.91 and 332.37 is: 498.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.45 : 702.91 = 332.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.45/702.91 = 332.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.45x = 702.91 × 332.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.45x = 233,626.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,626.20/468.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.72

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