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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.65, 704.49 and 277.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.65, 704.49 and 277.14 is: 415.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.65 : 704.49 = 277.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.65/704.49 = 277.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.65x = 704.49 × 277.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.65x = 195,242.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,242.36/469.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.72

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