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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.08, 704.70 and 332.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.08, 704.70 and 332.46 is: 499.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.08 : 704.70 = 332.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.08/704.70 = 332.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.08x = 704.70 × 332.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.08x = 234,284.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,284.56/469.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.46

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