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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.44, 702.32 and 414.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.44, 702.32 and 414.72 is: 620.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.44 : 702.32 = 414.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.44/702.32 = 414.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.44x = 702.32 × 414.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.44x = 291,266.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,266.15/469.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.45

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