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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.10, 702.12 and 263.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.10, 702.12 and 263.15 is: 393.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.10 : 702.12 = 263.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.10/702.12 = 263.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.10x = 702.12 × 263.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.10x = 184,762.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,762.88/469.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.87

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