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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.43, 1,050.32 and 469.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.43, 1,050.32 and 469.80 is: 705.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.43 : 1,050.32 = 469.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.43/1,050.32 = 469.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.43x = 1,050.32 × 469.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.43x = 493,440.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,440.34/699.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.49

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