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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.32, 704.04 and 438.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.32, 704.04 and 438.72 is: 658.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.32 : 704.04 = 438.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.32/704.04 = 438.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.32x = 704.04 × 438.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.32x = 308,876.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,876.43/469.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.14

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