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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.06, 704.41 and 264.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.06, 704.41 and 264.19 is: 395.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.06 : 704.41 = 264.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.06/704.41 = 264.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.06x = 704.41 × 264.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.06x = 186,100.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,100.00/470.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.91

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