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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.28, 647.64 and 262.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.28, 647.64 and 262.28 is: 361.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.28 : 647.64 = 262.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.28/647.64 = 262.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.28x = 647.64 × 262.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.28x = 169,863.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,863.02/469.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.97

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