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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.87, 702.17 and 262.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.87, 702.17 and 262.61 is: 394.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.87 : 702.17 = 262.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.87/702.17 = 262.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.87x = 702.17 × 262.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.87x = 184,396.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,396.86/467.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.12

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