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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.69, 973.89 and 469.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.69, 973.89 and 469.22 is: 647.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.69 : 973.89 = 469.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.69/973.89 = 469.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.69x = 973.89 × 469.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.69x = 456,963.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,963.80/705.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.54

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