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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.63, 704.60 and 209.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.63, 704.60 and 209.81 is: 314.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.63 : 704.60 = 209.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.63/704.60 = 209.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.63x = 704.60 × 209.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.63x = 147,832.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,832.13/469.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.78

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