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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.43, 1,569.66 and 469.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.43, 1,569.66 and 469.30 is: 703.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.43 : 1,569.66 = 469.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.43/1,569.66 = 469.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.43x = 1,569.66 × 469.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.43x = 736,641.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,641.44/1,046.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.96

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