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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.30, 704.19 and 332.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.30, 704.19 and 332.05 is: 498.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.30 : 704.19 = 332.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.30/704.19 = 332.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.30x = 704.19 × 332.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.30x = 233,826.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,826.29/469.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.24

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