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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.87, 705.05 and 264.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.87, 705.05 and 264.86 is: 396.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.87 : 705.05 = 264.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.87/705.05 = 264.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.87x = 705.05 × 264.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.87x = 186,734.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,734.69/470.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.58

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