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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.00, 704.21 and 332.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.00, 704.21 and 332.38 is: 498.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.00 : 704.21 = 332.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.00/704.21 = 332.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.00x = 704.21 × 332.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.00x = 234,060.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,060.14/470.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.00

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