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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.96, 704.85 and 275.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.96, 704.85 and 275.05 is: 412.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.96 : 704.85 = 275.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.96/704.85 = 275.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.96x = 704.85 × 275.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.96x = 193,868.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,868.99/469.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.52

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