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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.17, 702.90 and 263.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.17, 702.90 and 263.43 is: 394.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.17 : 702.90 = 263.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.17/702.90 = 263.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.17x = 702.90 × 263.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.17x = 185,164.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,164.95/469.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.66

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