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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.52, 647.94 and 262.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.52, 647.94 and 262.52 is: 362.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.52 : 647.94 = 262.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.52/647.94 = 262.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.52x = 647.94 × 262.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.52x = 170,097.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,097.21/469.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.28

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