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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.45, 703.01 and 331.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.45, 703.01 and 331.76 is: 497.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.45 : 703.01 = 331.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.45/703.01 = 331.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.45x = 703.01 × 331.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.45x = 233,233.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,233.18/468.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.88

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