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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.31, 704.37 and 264.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.31, 704.37 and 264.45 is: 396.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.31 : 704.37 = 264.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.31/704.37 = 264.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.31x = 704.37 × 264.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.31x = 186,270.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,270.65/470.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.06

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