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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.77, 972.92 and 469.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.77, 972.92 and 469.11 is: 647.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.77 : 972.92 = 469.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.77/972.92 = 469.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.77x = 972.92 × 469.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.77x = 456,406.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,406.50/704.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.60

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