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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706, 974.31 and 469.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706, 974.31 and 469.54 is: 647.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706 : 974.31 = 469.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706/974.31 = 469.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706x = 974.31 × 469.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706x = 457,477.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,477.52/706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.99

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