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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.32, 969.24 and 469.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.32, 969.24 and 469.28 is: 647.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.32 : 969.24 = 469.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.32/969.24 = 469.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.32x = 969.24 × 469.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.32x = 454,844.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,844.95/702.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.63

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