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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.18, 706.57 and 409.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.18, 706.57 and 409.06 is: 616.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.18 : 706.57 = 409.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.18/706.57 = 409.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.18x = 706.57 × 409.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.18x = 289,029.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,029.52/469.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.03

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