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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.38, 703.01 and 401.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.38, 703.01 and 401.04 is: 600.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.38 : 703.01 = 401.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.38/703.01 = 401.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.38x = 703.01 × 401.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.38x = 281,933.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,933.13/469.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.65

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