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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.02, 1,048.95 and 469.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.02, 1,048.95 and 469.26 is: 703.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.02 : 1,048.95 = 469.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.02/1,048.95 = 469.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.02x = 1,048.95 × 469.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.02x = 492,230.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,230.28/700.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.17

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