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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.40, 705.11 and 424.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.40, 705.11 and 424.04 is: 636.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.40 : 705.11 = 424.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.40/705.11 = 424.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.40x = 705.11 × 424.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.40x = 298,989.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,989.20/469.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.97

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