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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.62, 704.41 and 195.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.62, 704.41 and 195.64 is: 293.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.62 : 704.41 = 195.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.62/704.41 = 195.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.62x = 704.41 × 195.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.62x = 137,810.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,810.77/469.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.45

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