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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.62, 747.65 and 469.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.62, 747.65 and 469.99 is: 706.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.62 : 747.65 = 469.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.62/747.65 = 469.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.62x = 747.65 × 469.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.62x = 351,388.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,388.02/497.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.14

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