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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.29, 704.07 and 263.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.29, 704.07 and 263.90 is: 395.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.29 : 704.07 = 263.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.29/704.07 = 263.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.29x = 704.07 × 263.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.29x = 185,804.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,804.07/470.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.08

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