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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.69, 1,047.99 and 467.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.69, 1,047.99 and 467.49 is: 700.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.69 : 1,047.99 = 467.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.69/1,047.99 = 467.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.69x = 1,047.99 × 467.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.69x = 489,924.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,924.85/699.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.20

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