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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.91, 703.96 and 263.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.91, 703.96 and 263.86 is: 395.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.91 : 703.96 = 263.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.91/703.96 = 263.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.91x = 703.96 × 263.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.91x = 185,746.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,746.89/469.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.28

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