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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.08, 703.17 and 337.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.08, 703.17 and 337.20 is: 505.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.08 : 703.17 = 337.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.08/703.17 = 337.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.08x = 703.17 × 337.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.08x = 237,108.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,108.92/469.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.48

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