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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.97, 700.43 and 262.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.97, 700.43 and 262.03 is: 392.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.97 : 700.43 = 262.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.97/700.43 = 262.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.97x = 700.43 × 262.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.97x = 183,530.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,530.17/467.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.18

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