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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.88, 704.41 and 339.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.88, 704.41 and 339.56 is: 509.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.88 : 704.41 = 339.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.88/704.41 = 339.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.88x = 704.41 × 339.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.88x = 239,189.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,189.46/469.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.04

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