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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.23, 704.07 and 209.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.23, 704.07 and 209.46 is: 314.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.23 : 704.07 = 209.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.23/704.07 = 209.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.23x = 704.07 × 209.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.23x = 147,474.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,474.50/469.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.29

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