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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.13, 717.66 and 469.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.13, 717.66 and 469.17 is: 698.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.13 : 717.66 = 469.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.13/717.66 = 469.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.13x = 717.66 × 469.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.13x = 336,704.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,704.54/482.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.37

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