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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.48, 704.20 and 278.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.48, 704.20 and 278.32 is: 417.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.48 : 704.20 = 278.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.48/704.20 = 278.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.48x = 704.20 × 278.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.48x = 195,992.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,992.94/469.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.47

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