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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.99, 702.35 and 262.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.99, 702.35 and 262.52 is: 393.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.99 : 702.35 = 262.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.99/702.35 = 262.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.99x = 702.35 × 262.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.99x = 184,380.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,380.92/467.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.98

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