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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.72, 704.43 and 325

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.72, 704.43 and 325 is: 487.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.72 : 704.43 = 325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.72/704.43 = 325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.72x = 704.43 × 325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.72x = 228,939.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,939.75/469.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.40

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