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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.38, 647.74 and 262.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.38, 647.74 and 262.38 is: 362.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.38 : 647.74 = 262.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.38/647.74 = 262.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.38x = 647.74 × 262.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.38x = 169,950.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,950.13/469.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.08

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