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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.73, 724.94 and 469.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.73, 724.94 and 469.70 is: 703.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.73 : 724.94 = 469.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.73/724.94 = 469.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.73x = 724.94 × 469.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.73x = 340,504.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,504.32/483.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.91

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