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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.87, 703.99 and 253.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.87, 703.99 and 253.60 is: 379.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.87 : 703.99 = 253.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.87/703.99 = 253.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.87x = 703.99 × 253.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.87x = 178,531.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,531.86/469.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.96

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