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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.24, 704.46 and 332.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.24, 704.46 and 332.36 is: 498.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.24 : 704.46 = 332.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.24/704.46 = 332.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.24x = 704.46 × 332.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.24x = 234,134.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,134.33/469.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.96

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