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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.26, 647.62 and 262.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.26, 647.62 and 262.26 is: 361.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.26 : 647.62 = 262.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.26/647.62 = 262.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.26x = 647.62 × 262.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.26x = 169,844.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,844.82/469.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.94

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