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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.59, 704.38 and 263.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.59, 704.38 and 263.85 is: 395.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.59 : 704.38 = 263.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.59/704.38 = 263.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.59x = 704.38 × 263.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.59x = 185,850.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,850.66/469.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.77

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