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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.04, 702.84 and 286.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.04, 702.84 and 286.64 is: 429.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.04 : 702.84 = 286.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.04/702.84 = 286.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.04x = 702.84 × 286.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.04x = 201,462.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,462.06/469.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.52

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