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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.28, 704.61 and 333.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.28, 704.61 and 333.03 is: 498.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.28 : 704.61 = 333.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.28/704.61 = 333.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.28x = 704.61 × 333.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.28x = 234,656.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,656.27/470.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.97

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