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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.86, 973.11 and 469.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.86, 973.11 and 469.13 is: 647.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.86 : 973.11 = 469.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.86/973.11 = 469.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.86x = 973.11 × 469.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.86x = 456,515.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,515.09/704.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.67

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