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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.10, 703.64 and 253.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.10, 703.64 and 253.10 is: 379.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.10 : 703.64 = 253.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.10/703.64 = 253.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.10x = 703.64 × 253.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.10x = 178,088.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,088.40/469.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.64

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