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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.94, 705.24 and 264.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.94, 705.24 and 264.93 is: 396.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.94 : 705.24 = 264.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.94/705.24 = 264.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.94x = 705.24 × 264.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.94x = 186,839.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,839.23/470.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.74

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