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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.50, 703.38 and 264.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.50, 703.38 and 264.18 is: 395.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.50 : 703.38 = 264.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.50/703.38 = 264.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.50x = 703.38 × 264.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.50x = 185,818.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,818.93/469.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.78

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