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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.95, 735.46 and 469.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.95, 735.46 and 469.73 is: 700.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.95 : 735.46 = 469.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.95/735.46 = 469.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.95x = 735.46 × 469.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.95x = 345,470.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,470.93/492.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.82

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