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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.30, 705.69 and 333.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.30, 705.69 and 333.05 is: 499.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.30 : 705.69 = 333.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.30/705.69 = 333.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.30x = 705.69 × 333.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.30x = 235,030.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,030.05/470.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.74

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