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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.13, 702.80 and 263.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.13, 702.80 and 263.08 is: 394.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.13 : 702.80 = 263.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.13/702.80 = 263.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.13x = 702.80 × 263.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.13x = 184,891.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,891.52/469.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.11

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