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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.26, 704.06 and 209.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.26, 704.06 and 209.45 is: 314.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.26 : 704.06 = 209.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.26/704.06 = 209.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.26x = 704.06 × 209.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.26x = 147,460.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,460.80/469.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.24

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