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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.58, 1,028.10 and 469.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.58, 1,028.10 and 469.22 is: 703.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.58 : 1,028.10 = 469.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.58/1,028.10 = 469.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.58x = 1,028.10 × 469.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.58x = 482,405.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,405.08/685.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.65

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