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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.25, 704.97 and 332.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.25, 704.97 and 332.55 is: 498.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.25 : 704.97 = 332.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.25/704.97 = 332.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.25x = 704.97 × 332.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.25x = 234,437.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,437.77/470.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.54

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