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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.38, 704.34 and 452.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.38, 704.34 and 452.64 is: 679.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.38 : 704.34 = 452.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.38/704.34 = 452.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.38x = 704.34 × 452.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.38x = 318,812.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,812.46/469.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.22

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