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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.87, 704.20 and 253.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.87, 704.20 and 253.20 is: 379.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.87 : 704.20 = 253.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.87/704.20 = 253.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.87x = 704.20 × 253.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.87x = 178,298.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,298.65/469.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.46

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