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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.29, 701.51 and 262.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.29, 701.51 and 262.02 is: 393.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.29 : 701.51 = 262.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.29/701.51 = 262.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.29x = 701.51 × 262.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.29x = 183,809.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,809.65/467.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.35

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