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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.71, 704.16 and 264.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.71, 704.16 and 264.39 is: 396.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.71 : 704.16 = 264.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.71/704.16 = 264.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.71x = 704.16 × 264.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.71x = 186,172.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,172.86/469.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.36

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