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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.79, 704.64 and 315.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.79, 704.64 and 315.80 is: 473.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.79 : 704.64 = 315.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.79/704.64 = 315.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.79x = 704.64 × 315.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.79x = 222,525.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,525.31/469.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.67

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