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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.62, 702.13 and 331.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.62, 702.13 and 331.40 is: 496.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.62 : 702.13 = 331.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.62/702.13 = 331.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.62x = 702.13 × 331.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.62x = 232,685.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,685.88/468.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.53

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