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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.87, 704.13 and 411.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.87, 704.13 and 411.95 is: 617.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.87 : 704.13 = 411.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.87/704.13 = 411.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.87x = 704.13 × 411.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.87x = 290,066.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,066.57/469.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.34

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