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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.28, 704.04 and 274.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.28, 704.04 and 274.40 is: 411.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.28 : 704.04 = 274.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.28/704.04 = 274.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.28x = 704.04 × 274.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.28x = 193,188.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,188.58/469.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.67

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