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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702, 969.03 and 469.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702, 969.03 and 469.80 is: 648.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702 : 969.03 = 469.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702/969.03 = 469.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702x = 969.03 × 469.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702x = 455,250.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,250.29/702
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.50

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