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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.72, 969.96 and 469.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.72, 969.96 and 469.92 is: 648.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.72 : 969.96 = 469.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.72/969.96 = 469.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.72x = 969.96 × 469.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.72x = 455,803.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,803.60/702.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.63

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