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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.50, 703.52 and 332.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.50, 703.52 and 332.81 is: 498.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.50 : 703.52 = 332.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.50/703.52 = 332.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.50x = 703.52 × 332.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.50x = 234,137.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,137.20/469.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.70

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