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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.44, 701.82 and 262.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.44, 701.82 and 262.67 is: 393.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.44 : 701.82 = 262.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.44/701.82 = 262.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.44x = 701.82 × 262.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.44x = 184,343.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,343.55/468.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.53

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