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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.59, 703.57 and 452.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.59, 703.57 and 452.58 is: 678.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.59 : 703.57 = 452.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.59/703.57 = 452.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.59x = 703.57 × 452.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.59x = 318,421.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,421.71/469.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.08

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