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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.45, 704.24 and 265.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.45, 704.24 and 265.33 is: 398.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.45 : 704.24 = 265.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.45/704.24 = 265.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.45x = 704.24 × 265.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.45x = 186,854.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,854.08/469.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.03

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