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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.77, 738.72 and 469.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.77, 738.72 and 469.29 is: 704.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.77 : 738.72 = 469.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.77/738.72 = 469.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.77x = 738.72 × 469.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.77x = 346,676.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,676.68/491.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.96

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