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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.28, 703.80 and 273.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.28, 703.80 and 273.88 is: 410.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.28 : 703.80 = 273.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.28/703.80 = 273.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.28x = 703.80 × 273.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.28x = 192,756.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,756.74/469.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.75

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