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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.66, 733.86 and 469.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.66, 733.86 and 469.09 is: 704.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.66 : 733.86 = 469.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.66/733.86 = 469.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.66x = 733.86 × 469.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.66x = 344,242.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,242.72/488.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.46

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