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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.54, 702.24 and 262.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.54, 702.24 and 262.88 is: 394.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.54 : 702.24 = 262.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.54/702.24 = 262.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.54x = 702.24 × 262.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.54x = 184,604.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,604.85/468.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.00

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