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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.93, 705.44 and 265.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.93, 705.44 and 265.19 is: 397.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.93 : 705.44 = 265.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.93/705.44 = 265.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.93x = 705.44 × 265.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.93x = 187,072.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,072.77/470.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.25

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