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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.50, 703.46 and 331.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.50, 703.46 and 331.88 is: 497.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.50 : 703.46 = 331.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.50/703.46 = 331.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.50x = 703.46 × 331.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.50x = 233,459.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,459.88/469.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.25

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