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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.56, 705.45 and 274.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.56, 705.45 and 274.68 is: 412.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.56 : 705.45 = 274.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.56/705.45 = 274.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.56x = 705.45 × 274.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.56x = 193,773.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,773.01/469.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.67

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