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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.42, 703.05 and 263.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.42, 703.05 and 263.68 is: 394.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.42 : 703.05 = 263.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.42/703.05 = 263.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.42x = 703.05 × 263.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.42x = 185,380.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,380.22/469.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.91

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