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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.12, 647.40 and 262.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.12, 647.40 and 262.12 is: 361.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.12 : 647.40 = 262.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.12/647.40 = 262.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.12x = 647.40 × 262.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.12x = 169,696.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,696.49/469.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.73

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