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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.59, 747.54 and 469.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.59, 747.54 and 469.53 is: 705.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.59 : 747.54 = 469.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.59/747.54 = 469.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.59x = 747.54 × 469.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.59x = 350,992.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,992.46/497.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.39

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