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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.32, 700.98 and 263.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.32, 700.98 and 263.18 is: 394.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.32 : 700.98 = 263.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.32/700.98 = 263.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.32x = 700.98 × 263.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.32x = 184,483.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,483.92/467.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.77

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