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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.14, 704.58 and 264.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.14, 704.58 and 264.63 is: 396.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.14 : 704.58 = 264.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.14/704.58 = 264.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.14x = 704.58 × 264.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.14x = 186,449.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,449.48/470.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.58

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