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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.54, 704.07 and 264.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.54, 704.07 and 264.05 is: 395.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.54 : 704.07 = 264.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.54/704.07 = 264.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.54x = 704.07 × 264.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.54x = 185,911.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,911.44/469.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.95

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