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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.78, 702.40 and 331.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.78, 702.40 and 331.16 is: 496.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.78 : 702.40 = 331.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.78/702.40 = 331.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.78x = 702.40 × 331.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.78x = 232,606.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,606.78/468.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.20

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