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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.54, 973.71 and 469.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.54, 973.71 and 469.07 is: 647.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.54 : 973.71 = 469.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.54/973.71 = 469.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.54x = 973.71 × 469.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.54x = 456,740.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,740.58/705.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.36

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