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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.48, 704.28 and 403.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.48, 704.28 and 403.84 is: 605.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.48 : 704.28 = 403.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.48/704.28 = 403.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.48x = 704.28 × 403.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.48x = 284,416.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,416.44/469.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.81

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