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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.74, 705.02 and 247.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.74, 705.02 and 247.52 is: 371.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.74 : 705.02 = 247.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.74/705.02 = 247.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.74x = 705.02 × 247.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.74x = 174,506.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,506.55/469.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.50

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