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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.81, 704.49 and 287.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.81, 704.49 and 287.29 is: 430.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.81 : 704.49 = 287.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.81/704.49 = 287.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.81x = 704.49 × 287.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.81x = 202,392.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,392.93/469.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.80

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