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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.54, 705.66 and 326.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.54, 705.66 and 326.26 is: 490.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.54 : 705.66 = 326.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.54/705.66 = 326.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.54x = 705.66 × 326.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.54x = 230,228.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,228.63/469.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.33

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