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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.64, 705.12 and 264.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.64, 705.12 and 264.68 is: 396.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.64 : 705.12 = 264.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.64/705.12 = 264.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.64x = 705.12 × 264.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.64x = 186,631.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,631.16/470.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.55

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