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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.82, 704.19 and 315.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.82, 704.19 and 315.56 is: 472.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.82 : 704.19 = 315.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.82/704.19 = 315.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.82x = 704.19 × 315.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.82x = 222,214.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,214.20/469.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.98

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