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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.80, 703.80 and 331.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.80, 703.80 and 331.92 is: 498.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.80 : 703.80 = 331.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.80/703.80 = 331.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.80x = 703.80 × 331.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.80x = 233,605.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,605.30/468.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.30

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