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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.92, 703.80 and 264.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.92, 703.80 and 264.18 is: 395.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.92 : 703.80 = 264.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.92/703.80 = 264.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.92x = 703.80 × 264.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.92x = 185,929.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,929.88/469.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.66

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