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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.98, 719.96 and 469.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.98, 719.96 and 469.42 is: 647.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.98 : 719.96 = 469.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.98/719.96 = 469.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.98x = 719.96 × 469.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.98x = 337,959.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,959.48/521.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.46

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