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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.86, 766.64 and 469.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.86, 766.64 and 469.77 is: 706.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.86 : 766.64 = 469.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.86/766.64 = 469.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.86x = 766.64 × 469.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.86x = 360,144.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,144.47/509.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.36

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