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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.35, 703.95 and 274.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.35, 703.95 and 274.27 is: 411.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.35 : 703.95 = 274.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.35/703.95 = 274.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.35x = 703.95 × 274.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.35x = 193,072.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,072.37/469.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.36

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