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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.02, 1,050.95 and 469.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.02, 1,050.95 and 469.94 is: 705.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.02 : 1,050.95 = 469.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.02/1,050.95 = 469.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.02x = 1,050.95 × 469.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.02x = 493,875.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,875.84/700.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.52

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