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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.58, 704.31 and 195.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.58, 704.31 and 195.62 is: 293.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.58 : 704.31 = 195.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.58/704.31 = 195.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.58x = 704.31 × 195.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.58x = 137,777.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,777.12/469.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.41

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