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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470, 704.44 and 264.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470, 704.44 and 264.48 is: 396.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470 : 704.44 = 264.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470/704.44 = 264.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470x = 704.44 × 264.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470x = 186,310.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,310.29/470
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.40

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