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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.24, 703.74 and 263.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.24, 703.74 and 263.32 is: 394.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.24 : 703.74 = 263.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.24/703.74 = 263.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.24x = 703.74 × 263.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.24x = 185,308.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,308.82/469.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.91

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