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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.31, 704.16 and 434.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.31, 704.16 and 434.48 is: 651.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.31 : 704.16 = 434.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.31/704.16 = 434.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.31x = 704.16 × 434.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.31x = 305,939.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,939.92/469.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.90

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