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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.48, 700.56 and 262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.48, 700.56 and 262 is: 392.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.48 : 700.56 = 262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.48/700.56 = 262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.48x = 700.56 × 262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.48x = 183,546.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,546.72/467.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.63

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