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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.55, 703.43 and 331.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.55, 703.43 and 331.66 is: 497.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.55 : 703.43 = 331.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.55/703.43 = 331.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.55x = 703.43 × 331.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.55x = 233,299.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,299.59/468.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.92

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