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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.93, 704.96 and 462.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.93, 704.96 and 462.52 is: 693.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.93 : 704.96 = 462.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.93/704.96 = 462.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.93x = 704.96 × 462.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.93x = 326,058.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,058.10/469.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.84

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