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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.16, 704.46 and 332.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.16, 704.46 and 332.54 is: 498.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.16 : 704.46 = 332.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.16/704.46 = 332.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.16x = 704.46 × 332.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.16x = 234,261.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,261.13/470.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.26

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