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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.38, 704.78 and 287.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.38, 704.78 and 287.54 is: 431.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.38 : 704.78 = 287.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.38/704.78 = 287.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.38x = 704.78 × 287.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.38x = 202,652.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,652.44/469.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.74

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