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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.76, 1,049.10 and 468.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.76, 1,049.10 and 468.28 is: 702.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.76 : 1,049.10 = 468.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.76/1,049.10 = 468.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.76x = 1,049.10 × 468.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.76x = 491,272.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,272.55/699.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.06

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