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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.90, 703.46 and 332.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.90, 703.46 and 332.21 is: 498.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.90 : 703.46 = 332.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.90/703.46 = 332.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.90x = 703.46 × 332.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.90x = 233,696.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,696.45/468.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.39

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