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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.91, 734.24 and 469.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.91, 734.24 and 469.34 is: 704.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.91 : 734.24 = 469.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.91/734.24 = 469.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.91x = 734.24 × 469.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.91x = 344,602.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,602.18/488.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.84

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