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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.29, 702.22 and 452.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.29, 702.22 and 452.89 is: 677.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.29 : 702.22 = 452.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.29/702.22 = 452.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.29x = 702.22 × 452.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.29x = 318,028.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,028.42/469.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.68

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