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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.94, 703.70 and 324.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.94, 703.70 and 324.14 is: 485.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.94 : 703.70 = 324.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.94/703.70 = 324.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.94x = 703.70 × 324.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.94x = 228,098.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,098.67/469.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.38

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