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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.40, 704.97 and 416.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.40, 704.97 and 416.48 is: 625.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.40 : 704.97 = 416.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.40/704.97 = 416.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.40x = 704.97 × 416.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.40x = 293,602.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,602.38/469.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.49

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