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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.70, 704.55 and 396.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.70, 704.55 and 396.80 is: 595.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.70 : 704.55 = 396.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.70/704.55 = 396.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.70x = 704.55 × 396.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.70x = 279,565.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,565.44/469.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.20

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