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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.30, 704.10 and 209.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.30, 704.10 and 209.20 is: 313.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.30 : 704.10 = 209.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.30/704.10 = 209.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.30x = 704.10 × 209.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.30x = 147,297.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,297.72/469.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.87

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