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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.97, 702.06 and 262.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.97, 702.06 and 262.68 is: 394.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.97 : 702.06 = 262.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.97/702.06 = 262.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.97x = 702.06 × 262.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.97x = 184,417.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,417.12/467.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.08

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