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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.62, 703.83 and 411.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.62, 703.83 and 411.72 is: 617.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.62 : 703.83 = 411.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.62/703.83 = 411.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.62x = 703.83 × 411.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.62x = 289,780.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,780.89/469.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.05

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