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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.21, 702.49 and 263.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.21, 702.49 and 263.41 is: 394.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.21 : 702.49 = 263.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.21/702.49 = 263.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.21x = 702.49 × 263.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.21x = 185,042.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,042.89/469.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.37

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