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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.64, 705.45 and 265.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.64, 705.45 and 265.15 is: 397.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.64 : 705.45 = 265.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.64/705.45 = 265.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.64x = 705.45 × 265.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.64x = 187,049.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,049.95/470.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.44

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