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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.84, 1,049.76 and 469.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.84, 1,049.76 and 469.52 is: 704.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.84 : 1,049.76 = 469.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.84/1,049.76 = 469.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.84x = 1,049.76 × 469.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.84x = 492,884.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,884.96/699.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.28

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