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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.67, 703.17 and 339.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.67, 703.17 and 339.49 is: 509.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.67 : 703.17 = 339.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.67/703.17 = 339.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.67x = 703.17 × 339.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.67x = 238,719.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,719.18/468.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.35

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