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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469, 647.22 and 262.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469, 647.22 and 262.04 is: 361.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469 : 647.22 = 262.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469/647.22 = 262.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469x = 647.22 × 262.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469x = 169,597.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,597.53/469
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.62

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