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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.31, 703.04 and 263.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.31, 703.04 and 263.26 is: 394.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.31 : 703.04 = 263.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.31/703.04 = 263.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.31x = 703.04 × 263.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.31x = 185,078.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,078.80/469.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.36

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