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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.08, 703.74 and 418.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.08, 703.74 and 418.08 is: 627.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.08 : 703.74 = 418.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.08/703.74 = 418.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.08x = 703.74 × 418.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.08x = 294,219.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,219.62/469.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.23

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