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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.70, 707.70 and 459.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.70, 707.70 and 459.20 is: 687.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.70 : 707.70 = 459.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.70/707.70 = 459.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.70x = 707.70 × 459.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.70x = 324,975.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,975.84/472.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.49

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