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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.09, 704.96 and 264.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.09, 704.96 and 264.76 is: 397.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.09 : 704.96 = 264.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.09/704.96 = 264.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.09x = 704.96 × 264.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.09x = 186,640.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,640.36/470.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.03

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