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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.29, 703.99 and 274.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.29, 703.99 and 274.59 is: 411.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.29 : 703.99 = 274.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.29/703.99 = 274.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.29x = 703.99 × 274.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.29x = 193,308.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,308.96/469.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.91

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