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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.82, 703.96 and 286.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.82, 703.96 and 286.65 is: 429.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.82 : 703.96 = 286.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.82/703.96 = 286.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.82x = 703.96 × 286.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.82x = 201,789.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,789.42/469.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.51

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