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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.36, 704.08 and 278.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.36, 704.08 and 278.16 is: 417.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.36 : 704.08 = 278.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.36/704.08 = 278.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.36x = 704.08 × 278.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.36x = 195,846.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,846.89/469.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.26

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