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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.23, 973.55 and 469.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.23, 973.55 and 469.57 is: 648.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.23 : 973.55 = 469.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.23/973.55 = 469.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.23x = 973.55 × 469.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.23x = 457,149.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,149.87/705.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.23

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