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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.19, 716.58 and 468.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.19, 716.58 and 468.69 is: 706.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.19 : 716.58 = 468.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.19/716.58 = 468.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.19x = 716.58 × 468.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.19x = 335,853.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,853.88/475.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.78

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