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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.50, 704.28 and 278.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.50, 704.28 and 278.34 is: 417.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.50 : 704.28 = 278.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.50/704.28 = 278.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.50x = 704.28 × 278.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.50x = 196,029.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,029.30/469.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.53

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