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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.12, 703.84 and 263.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.12, 703.84 and 263.94 is: 395.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.12 : 703.84 = 263.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.12/703.84 = 263.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.12x = 703.84 × 263.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.12x = 185,771.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,771.53/470.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.16

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