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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.41, 703.87 and 274.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.41, 703.87 and 274.79 is: 412.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.41 : 703.87 = 274.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.41/703.87 = 274.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.41x = 703.87 × 274.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.41x = 193,416.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,416.44/469.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.04

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