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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.64, 704.07 and 315.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.64, 704.07 and 315.09 is: 472.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.64 : 704.07 = 315.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.64/704.07 = 315.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.64x = 704.07 × 315.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.64x = 221,845.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,845.42/469.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.38

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