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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.80, 705.06 and 402.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.80, 705.06 and 402.12 is: 603.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.80 : 705.06 = 402.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.80/705.06 = 402.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.80x = 705.06 × 402.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.80x = 283,518.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,518.73/469.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.49

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