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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.00, 703.97 and 264.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.00, 703.97 and 264.46 is: 396.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.00 : 703.97 = 264.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.00/703.97 = 264.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.00x = 703.97 × 264.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.00x = 186,169.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,169.82/470.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.11

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