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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.82, 704.54 and 277.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.82, 704.54 and 277.22 is: 415.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.82 : 704.54 = 277.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.82/704.54 = 277.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.82x = 704.54 × 277.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.82x = 195,309.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,309.75/469.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.72

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