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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.26, 705.74 and 332.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.26, 705.74 and 332.10 is: 497.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.26 : 705.74 = 332.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.26/705.74 = 332.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.26x = 705.74 × 332.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.26x = 234,375.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,375.47/471.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.33

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