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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.19, 704.46 and 332.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.19, 704.46 and 332.64 is: 498.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.19 : 704.46 = 332.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.19/704.46 = 332.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.19x = 704.46 × 332.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.19x = 234,331.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,331.57/470.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.38

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