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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.67, 704.78 and 209.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.67, 704.78 and 209.69 is: 314.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.67 : 704.78 = 209.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.67/704.78 = 209.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.67x = 704.78 × 209.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.67x = 147,785.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,785.32/469.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.66

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