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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.36, 704.04 and 339.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.36, 704.04 and 339.64 is: 509.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.36 : 704.04 = 339.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.36/704.04 = 339.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.36x = 704.04 × 339.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.36x = 239,120.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,120.15/469.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.46

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