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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.65, 702.39 and 426.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.65, 702.39 and 426.58 is: 637.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.65 : 702.39 = 426.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.65/702.39 = 426.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.65x = 702.39 × 426.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.65x = 299,625.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,625.53/469.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.98

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