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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.61, 704.59 and 195.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.61, 704.59 and 195.63 is: 293.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.61 : 704.59 = 195.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.61/704.59 = 195.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.61x = 704.59 × 195.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.61x = 137,838.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,838.94/469.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.52

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