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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.43, 702.52 and 465.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.43, 702.52 and 465.35 is: 694.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.43 : 702.52 = 465.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.43/702.52 = 465.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.43x = 702.52 × 465.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.43x = 326,913.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,913.01/470.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.92

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