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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.94, 702.18 and 262.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.94, 702.18 and 262.62 is: 394.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.94 : 702.18 = 262.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.94/702.18 = 262.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.94x = 702.18 × 262.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.94x = 184,406.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,406.51/467.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.08

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