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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.76, 703.70 and 431.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.76, 703.70 and 431.49 is: 646.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.76 : 703.70 = 431.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.76/703.70 = 431.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.76x = 703.70 × 431.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.76x = 303,635.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,635.99/469.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.36

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