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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.16, 702.96 and 331.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.16, 702.96 and 331.53 is: 496.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.16 : 702.96 = 331.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.16/702.96 = 331.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.16x = 702.96 × 331.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.16x = 233,052.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,052.33/469.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.74

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