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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.96, 1,026.78 and 469.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.96, 1,026.78 and 469.96 is: 703.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.96 : 1,026.78 = 469.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.96/1,026.78 = 469.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.96x = 1,026.78 × 469.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.96x = 482,545.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,545.53/685.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.46

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