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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.95, 703.67 and 332.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.95, 703.67 and 332.87 is: 499.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.95 : 703.67 = 332.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.95/703.67 = 332.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.95x = 703.67 × 332.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.95x = 234,225.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,225.45/468.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.47

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