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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.71, 704.39 and 181.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.71, 704.39 and 181.35 is: 271.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.71 : 704.39 = 181.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.71/704.39 = 181.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.71x = 704.39 × 181.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.71x = 127,740.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,740.22/469.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.96

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