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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.08, 704.43 and 446.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.08, 704.43 and 446.40 is: 670.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.08 : 704.43 = 446.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.08/704.43 = 446.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.08x = 704.43 × 446.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.08x = 314,457.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,457.55/469.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.37

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