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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.46, 703.07 and 331.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.46, 703.07 and 331.64 is: 497.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.46 : 703.07 = 331.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.46/703.07 = 331.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.46x = 703.07 × 331.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.46x = 233,160.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,160.96/468.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.72

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