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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.04, 647.24 and 262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.04, 647.24 and 262 is: 361.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.04 : 647.24 = 262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.04/647.24 = 262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.04x = 647.24 × 262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.04x = 169,576.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,576.88/469.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.54

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