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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.17, 1,051.10 and 469.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.17, 1,051.10 and 469.18 is: 702.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.17 : 1,051.10 = 469.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.17/1,051.10 = 469.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.17x = 1,051.10 × 469.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.17x = 493,155.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,155.10/702.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.33

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