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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.17, 704.58 and 400.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.17, 704.58 and 400.11 is: 600.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.17 : 704.58 = 400.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.17/704.58 = 400.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.17x = 704.58 × 400.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.17x = 281,909.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,909.50/469.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.87

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