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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.18, 704.78 and 332.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.18, 704.78 and 332.90 is: 499.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.18 : 704.78 = 332.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.18/704.78 = 332.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.18x = 704.78 × 332.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.18x = 234,618.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,618.57/470.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.00

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