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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.51, 973.62 and 469.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.51, 973.62 and 469.04 is: 647.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.51 : 973.62 = 469.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.51/973.62 = 469.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.51x = 973.62 × 469.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.51x = 456,666.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,666.72/705.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.29

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