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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.23, 703.08 and 331.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.23, 703.08 and 331.61 is: 496.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.23 : 703.08 = 331.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.23/703.08 = 331.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.23x = 703.08 × 331.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.23x = 233,143.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,143.60/469.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.86

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