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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.31, 647.65 and 262.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.31, 647.65 and 262.31 is: 361.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.31 : 647.65 = 262.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.31/647.65 = 262.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.31x = 647.65 × 262.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.31x = 169,887.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,887.02/469.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.99

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