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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.29, 973.62 and 469.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.29, 973.62 and 469.65 is: 648.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.29 : 973.62 = 469.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.29/973.62 = 469.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.29x = 973.62 × 469.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.29x = 457,260.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,260.63/705.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.33

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