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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.80, 705.03 and 261.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.80, 705.03 and 261.33 is: 392.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.80 : 705.03 = 261.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.80/705.03 = 261.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.80x = 705.03 × 261.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.80x = 184,245.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,245.49/469.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.18

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