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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.48, 704.24 and 253.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.48, 704.24 and 253.48 is: 380.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.48 : 704.24 = 253.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.48/704.24 = 253.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.48x = 704.24 × 253.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.48x = 178,510.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,510.76/469.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.23

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