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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.77, 703.29 and 332.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.77, 703.29 and 332.08 is: 498.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.77 : 703.29 = 332.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.77/703.29 = 332.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.77x = 703.29 × 332.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.77x = 233,543.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,543.37/468.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.21

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