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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.67, 704.52 and 177.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.67, 704.52 and 177.09 is: 265.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.67 : 704.52 = 177.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.67/704.52 = 177.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.67x = 704.52 × 177.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.67x = 124,763.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,763.45/469.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.64

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