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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.37, 973.84 and 469.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.37, 973.84 and 469.66 is: 648.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.37 : 973.84 = 469.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.37/973.84 = 469.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.37x = 973.84 × 469.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.37x = 457,373.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,373.69/705.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.42

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