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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.50, 973.33 and 469.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.50, 973.33 and 469.56 is: 647.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.50 : 973.33 = 469.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.50/973.33 = 469.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.50x = 973.33 × 469.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.50x = 457,036.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,036.83/705.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.82

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