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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.82, 703.91 and 209.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.82, 703.91 and 209.40 is: 313.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.82 : 703.91 = 209.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.82/703.91 = 209.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.82x = 703.91 × 209.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.82x = 147,397.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,397.71/469.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.74

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