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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.85, 704.19 and 264.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.85, 704.19 and 264.56 is: 396.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.85 : 704.19 = 264.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.85/704.19 = 264.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.85x = 704.19 × 264.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.85x = 186,300.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,300.51/469.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.51

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