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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.58, 704.65 and 432.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.58, 704.65 and 432.86 is: 649.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.58 : 704.65 = 432.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.58/704.65 = 432.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.58x = 704.65 × 432.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.58x = 305,014.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,014.80/469.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.55

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