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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.04, 702.96 and 208.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.04, 702.96 and 208.96 is: 313.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.04 : 702.96 = 208.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.04/702.96 = 208.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.04x = 702.96 × 208.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.04x = 146,890.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,890.52/469.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.17

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