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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.83, 703.62 and 332.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.83, 703.62 and 332.01 is: 498.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.83 : 703.62 = 332.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.83/703.62 = 332.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.83x = 703.62 × 332.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.83x = 233,608.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,608.88/468.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.28

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