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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.95, 705.17 and 333.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.95, 705.17 and 333.87 is: 500.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.95 : 705.17 = 333.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.95/705.17 = 333.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.95x = 705.17 × 333.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.95x = 235,435.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,435.11/469.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.98

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