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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.98, 700.56 and 461.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.98, 700.56 and 461.76 is: 688.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.98 : 700.56 = 461.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.98/700.56 = 461.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.98x = 700.56 × 461.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.98x = 323,490.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,490.59/469.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.31

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