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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.44, 702.96 and 277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.44, 702.96 and 277.20 is: 415.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.44 : 702.96 = 277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.44/702.96 = 277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.44x = 702.96 × 277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.44x = 194,860.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,860.51/469.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.09

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