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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.48, 704.31 and 264.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.48, 704.31 and 264.34 is: 396.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.48 : 704.31 = 264.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.48/704.31 = 264.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.48x = 704.31 × 264.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.48x = 186,177.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,177.31/469.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.56

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