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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.86, 704.10 and 253.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.86, 704.10 and 253.14 is: 379.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.86 : 704.10 = 253.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.86/704.10 = 253.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.86x = 704.10 × 253.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.86x = 178,235.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,235.87/469.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.34

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