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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.98, 705.51 and 323.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.98, 705.51 and 323.28 is: 485.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.98 : 705.51 = 323.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.98/705.51 = 323.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.98x = 705.51 × 323.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.98x = 228,077.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,077.27/469.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.29

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