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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.90, 704.55 and 209.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.90, 704.55 and 209.89 is: 314.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.90 : 704.55 = 209.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.90/704.55 = 209.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.90x = 704.55 × 209.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.90x = 147,878.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,878.00/469.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.70

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