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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.88, 703.93 and 263.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.88, 703.93 and 263.83 is: 395.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.88 : 703.93 = 263.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.88/703.93 = 263.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.88x = 703.93 × 263.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.88x = 185,715.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,715.43/469.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.24

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