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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.50, 702.99 and 331.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.50, 702.99 and 331.80 is: 496.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.50 : 702.99 = 331.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.50/702.99 = 331.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.50x = 702.99 × 331.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.50x = 233,252.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,252.08/469.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.81

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