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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.69, 968.18 and 469.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.69, 968.18 and 469.41 is: 646.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.69 : 968.18 = 469.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.69/968.18 = 469.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.69x = 968.18 × 469.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.69x = 454,473.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,473.37/702.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.76

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