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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.94, 704.30 and 378.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.94, 704.30 and 378.68 is: 567.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.94 : 704.30 = 378.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.94/704.30 = 378.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.94x = 704.30 × 378.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.94x = 266,698.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,698.91/469.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.52

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