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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.88, 746.49 and 469.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.88, 746.49 and 469.25 is: 704.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.88 : 746.49 = 469.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.88/746.49 = 469.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.88x = 746.49 × 469.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.88x = 350,290.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,290.43/496.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.98

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