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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.89, 704.21 and 264.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.89, 704.21 and 264.38 is: 396.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.89 : 704.21 = 264.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.89/704.21 = 264.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.89x = 704.21 × 264.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.89x = 186,174.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,174.20/469.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.21

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