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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.11, 701.60 and 262.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.11, 701.60 and 262.32 is: 393.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.11 : 701.60 = 262.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.11/701.60 = 262.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.11x = 701.60 × 262.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.11x = 184,042.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,042.40/468.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.16

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