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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.05, 647.27 and 262.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.05, 647.27 and 262.05 is: 361.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.05 : 647.27 = 262.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.05/647.27 = 262.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.05x = 647.27 × 262.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.05x = 169,615.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,615.79/469.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.62

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