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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.13, 704.30 and 264.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.13, 704.30 and 264.08 is: 395.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.13 : 704.30 = 264.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.13/704.30 = 264.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.13x = 704.30 × 264.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.13x = 185,991.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,991.54/470.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.62

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