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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.32, 1,116.36 and 469.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.32, 1,116.36 and 469.58 is: 704.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.32 : 1,116.36 = 469.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.32/1,116.36 = 469.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.32x = 1,116.36 × 469.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.32x = 524,214.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,214.75/744.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.29

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