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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.85, 703.49 and 339.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.85, 703.49 and 339.98 is: 509.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.85 : 703.49 = 339.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.85/703.49 = 339.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.85x = 703.49 × 339.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.85x = 239,167.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,167.31/469.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.03

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