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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495, 2,243.04 and 469

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495, 2,243.04 and 469 is: 703.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495 : 2,243.04 = 469 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495/2,243.04 = 469/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495x = 2,243.04 × 469
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495x = 1,051,985.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,985.76/1,495
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.67

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