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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.65, 705.05 and 465.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.65, 705.05 and 465.09 is: 693.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.65 : 705.05 = 465.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.65/705.05 = 465.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.65x = 705.05 × 465.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.65x = 327,909.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,909.38/472.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.77

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