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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.08, 703.62 and 460.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.08, 703.62 and 460.98 is: 691.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.08 : 703.62 = 460.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.08/703.62 = 460.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.08x = 703.62 × 460.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.08x = 324,354.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,354.75/469.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.47

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