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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.34, 704.37 and 332.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.34, 704.37 and 332.76 is: 498.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.34 : 704.37 = 332.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.34/704.37 = 332.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.34x = 704.37 × 332.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.34x = 234,386.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,386.16/470.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.33

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