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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.14, 702.81 and 263.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.14, 702.81 and 263.09 is: 394.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.14 : 702.81 = 263.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.14/702.81 = 263.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.14x = 702.81 × 263.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.14x = 184,898.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,898.77/469.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.12

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