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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.52, 1,049.50 and 469.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.52, 1,049.50 and 469.32 is: 704.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.52 : 1,049.50 = 469.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.52/1,049.50 = 469.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.52x = 1,049.50 × 469.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.52x = 492,551.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,551.34/699.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.13

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