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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.69, 704.30 and 274.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.69, 704.30 and 274.74 is: 411.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.69 : 704.30 = 274.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.69/704.30 = 274.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.69x = 704.30 × 274.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.69x = 193,495.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,495.86/469.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.97

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