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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.72, 972.67 and 469.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.72, 972.67 and 469.08 is: 647.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.72 : 972.67 = 469.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.72/972.67 = 469.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.72x = 972.67 × 469.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.72x = 456,260.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,260.04/704.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.43

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