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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.94, 705.18 and 462.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.94, 705.18 and 462.92 is: 694.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.94 : 705.18 = 462.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.94/705.18 = 462.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.94x = 705.18 × 462.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.94x = 326,441.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,441.93/469.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.65

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