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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.87, 704.19 and 275.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.87, 704.19 and 275.07 is: 412.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.87 : 704.19 = 275.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.87/704.19 = 275.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.87x = 704.19 × 275.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.87x = 193,701.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,701.54/469.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.24

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