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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.20, 706.65 and 426.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.20, 706.65 and 426.36 is: 642.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.20 : 706.65 = 426.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.20/706.65 = 426.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.20x = 706.65 × 426.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.20x = 301,287.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,287.29/469.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.13

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