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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.69, 706.04 and 331.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.69, 706.04 and 331.29 is: 496.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.69 : 706.04 = 331.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.69/706.04 = 331.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.69x = 706.04 × 331.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.69x = 233,904.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,904.28/470.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.94

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