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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.89, 704.88 and 407.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.89, 704.88 and 407.70 is: 611.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.89 : 704.88 = 407.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.89/704.88 = 407.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.89x = 704.88 × 407.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.89x = 287,379.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,379.58/469.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.59

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