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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.07, 703.89 and 264.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.07, 703.89 and 264.33 is: 395.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.07 : 703.89 = 264.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.07/703.89 = 264.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.07x = 703.89 × 264.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.07x = 186,059.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,059.24/470.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.81

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