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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.63, 705.05 and 264.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.63, 705.05 and 264.58 is: 396.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.63 : 705.05 = 264.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.63/705.05 = 264.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.63x = 705.05 × 264.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.63x = 186,541.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,541.03/470.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.36

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