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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.16, 703.64 and 339.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.16, 703.64 and 339.78 is: 509.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.16 : 703.64 = 339.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.16/703.64 = 339.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.16x = 703.64 × 339.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.16x = 239,082.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,082.80/469.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.60

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