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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.58, 745.74 and 469.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.58, 745.74 and 469.53 is: 703.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.58 : 745.74 = 469.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.58/745.74 = 469.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.58x = 745.74 × 469.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.58x = 350,147.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,147.30/497.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.70

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