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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.56, 969.60 and 469.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.56, 969.60 and 469.76 is: 648.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.56 : 969.60 = 469.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.56/969.60 = 469.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.56x = 969.60 × 469.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.56x = 455,479.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,479.30/702.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.31

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