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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.10, 703.65 and 277.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.10, 703.65 and 277.94 is: 416.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.10 : 703.65 = 277.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.10/703.65 = 277.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.10x = 703.65 × 277.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.10x = 195,568.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,568.96/469.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.91

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