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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.69, 1,047.71 and 468.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.69, 1,047.71 and 468.21 is: 701.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.69 : 1,047.71 = 468.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.69/1,047.71 = 468.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.69x = 1,047.71 × 468.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.69x = 490,545.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,545.96/699.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.09

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