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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.02, 700.70 and 262.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.02, 700.70 and 262.05 is: 392.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.02 : 700.70 = 262.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.02/700.70 = 262.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.02x = 700.70 × 262.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.02x = 183,617.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,617.12/468.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.33

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