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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.17, 704.40 and 264.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.17, 704.40 and 264.43 is: 396.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.17 : 704.40 = 264.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.17/704.40 = 264.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.17x = 704.40 × 264.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.17x = 186,264.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,264.49/470.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.16

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