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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.66, 711 and 469.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.66, 711 and 469.10 is: 699.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.66 : 711 = 469.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.66/711 = 469.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.66x = 711 × 469.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.66x = 333,530.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,530.10/476.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.72

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