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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.89, 701.30 and 262.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.89, 701.30 and 262.56 is: 393.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.89 : 701.30 = 262.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.89/701.30 = 262.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.89x = 701.30 × 262.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.89x = 184,133.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,133.33/467.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.54

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