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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.43, 704.33 and 286.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.43, 704.33 and 286.95 is: 430.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.43 : 704.33 = 286.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.43/704.33 = 286.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.43x = 704.33 × 286.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.43x = 202,106.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,106.06/469.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.54

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