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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.54, 973.98 and 469.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.54, 973.98 and 469.86 is: 648.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.54 : 973.98 = 469.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.54/973.98 = 469.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.54x = 973.98 × 469.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.54x = 457,634.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,634.24/705.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.63

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