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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.07, 704.87 and 264.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.07, 704.87 and 264.47 is: 396.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.07 : 704.87 = 264.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.07/704.87 = 264.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.07x = 704.87 × 264.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.07x = 186,413.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,413.11/470.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.56

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