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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.43, 704.46 and 253.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.43, 704.46 and 253.16 is: 379.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.43 : 704.46 = 253.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.43/704.46 = 253.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.43x = 704.46 × 253.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.43x = 178,341.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,341.09/469.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.91

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