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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.07, 703.20 and 401.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.07, 703.20 and 401.03 is: 601.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.07 : 703.20 = 401.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.07/703.20 = 401.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.07x = 703.20 × 401.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.07x = 282,004.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,004.30/469.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.20

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