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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469, 703.09 and 331.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469, 703.09 and 331.30 is: 496.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469 : 703.09 = 331.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469/703.09 = 331.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469x = 703.09 × 331.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469x = 232,933.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,933.72/469
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.66

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