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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.46, 704.57 and 332.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.46, 704.57 and 332.64 is: 499.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.46 : 704.57 = 332.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.46/704.57 = 332.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.46x = 704.57 × 332.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.46x = 234,368.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,368.16/469.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.23

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