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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.94, 702.06 and 262.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.94, 702.06 and 262.44 is: 393.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.94 : 702.06 = 262.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.94/702.06 = 262.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.94x = 702.06 × 262.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.94x = 184,248.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,248.63/467.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.74

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