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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.29, 703.79 and 408.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.29, 703.79 and 408.54 is: 612.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.29 : 703.79 = 408.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.29/703.79 = 408.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.29x = 703.79 × 408.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.29x = 287,528.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,528.50/469.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.68

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