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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.98, 705.06 and 264.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.98, 705.06 and 264.84 is: 397.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.98 : 705.06 = 264.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.98/705.06 = 264.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.98x = 705.06 × 264.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.98x = 186,728.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,728.09/469.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.31

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