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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.02, 1,050.06 and 469.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.02, 1,050.06 and 469.38 is: 704.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.02 : 1,050.06 = 469.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.02/1,050.06 = 469.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.02x = 1,050.06 × 469.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.02x = 492,877.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,877.16/700.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.09

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