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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.72, 703.30 and 459

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.72, 703.30 and 459 is: 688.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.72 : 703.30 = 459 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.72/703.30 = 459/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.72x = 703.30 × 459
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.72x = 322,814.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,814.70/468.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.72

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