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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.77, 704.96 and 209.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.77, 704.96 and 209.84 is: 314.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.77 : 704.96 = 209.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.77/704.96 = 209.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.77x = 704.96 × 209.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.77x = 147,928.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,928.81/469.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.90

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