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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.61, 754.74 and 469.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.61, 754.74 and 469.05 is: 702.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.61 : 754.74 = 469.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.61/754.74 = 469.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.61x = 754.74 × 469.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.61x = 354,010.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,010.80/503.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.95

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