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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.58, 700.97 and 452.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.58, 700.97 and 452.27 is: 675.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.58 : 700.97 = 452.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.58/700.97 = 452.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.58x = 700.97 × 452.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.58x = 317,021.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,021.94/469.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.13

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