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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.52, 704.28 and 274.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.52, 704.28 and 274.64 is: 411.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.52 : 704.28 = 274.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.52/704.28 = 274.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.52x = 704.28 × 274.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.52x = 193,423.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,423.46/469.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.96

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