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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.05, 704.49 and 264.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.05, 704.49 and 264.77 is: 396.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.05 : 704.49 = 264.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.05/704.49 = 264.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.05x = 704.49 × 264.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.05x = 186,527.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,527.82/470.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.83

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