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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.86, 704.16 and 264.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.86, 704.16 and 264.48 is: 396.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.86 : 704.16 = 264.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.86/704.16 = 264.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.86x = 704.16 × 264.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.86x = 186,236.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,236.24/469.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.37

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