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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.76, 704.43 and 424.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.76, 704.43 and 424.53 is: 636.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.76 : 704.43 = 424.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.76/704.43 = 424.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.76x = 704.43 × 424.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.76x = 299,051.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,051.67/469.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.61

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