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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.84, 703.80 and 277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.84, 703.80 and 277 is: 414.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.84 : 703.80 = 277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.84/703.80 = 277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.84x = 703.80 × 277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.84x = 194,952.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,952.60/469.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.93

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