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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.41, 703.21 and 263.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.41, 703.21 and 263.35 is: 394.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.41 : 703.21 = 263.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.41/703.21 = 263.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.41x = 703.21 × 263.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.41x = 185,190.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,190.35/469.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.52

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