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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.28, 703.95 and 276.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.28, 703.95 and 276.50 is: 414.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.28 : 703.95 = 276.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.28/703.95 = 276.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.28x = 703.95 × 276.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.28x = 194,642.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,642.18/469.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.77

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