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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.60, 703.14 and 332.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.60, 703.14 and 332.04 is: 498.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.60 : 703.14 = 332.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.60/703.14 = 332.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.60x = 703.14 × 332.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.60x = 233,470.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,470.61/468.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.23

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