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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.66, 703.14 and 420.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.66, 703.14 and 420.26 is: 629.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.66 : 703.14 = 420.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.66/703.14 = 420.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.66x = 703.14 × 420.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.66x = 295,501.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,501.62/469.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.18

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