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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.16, 705.44 and 264.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.16, 705.44 and 264.56 is: 396.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.16 : 705.44 = 264.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.16/705.44 = 264.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.16x = 705.44 × 264.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.16x = 186,631.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,631.21/470.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.95

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