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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.80, 704.22 and 332.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.80, 704.22 and 332.52 is: 498.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.80 : 704.22 = 332.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.80/704.22 = 332.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.80x = 704.22 × 332.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.80x = 234,167.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,167.23/469.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.44

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