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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.70, 950.22 and 469.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.70, 950.22 and 469.86 is: 705.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.70 : 950.22 = 469.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.70/950.22 = 469.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.70x = 950.22 × 469.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.70x = 446,470.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,470.37/632.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.66

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