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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.51, 703.60 and 274.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.51, 703.60 and 274.39 is: 411.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.51 : 703.60 = 274.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.51/703.60 = 274.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.51x = 703.60 × 274.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.51x = 193,060.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,060.80/469.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.20

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