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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.32, 703.02 and 442.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.32, 703.02 and 442.68 is: 663.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.32 : 703.02 = 442.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.32/703.02 = 442.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.32x = 703.02 × 442.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.32x = 311,212.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,212.89/469.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.11

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