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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.35, 704.02 and 278.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.35, 704.02 and 278.19 is: 417.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.35 : 704.02 = 278.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.35/704.02 = 278.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.35x = 704.02 × 278.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.35x = 195,851.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,851.32/469.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.28

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