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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.80, 748.80 and 469.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.80, 748.80 and 469.68 is: 703.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.80 : 748.80 = 469.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.80/748.80 = 469.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.80x = 748.80 × 469.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.80x = 351,696.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,696.38/499.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.67

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