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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.55, 647.97 and 262.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.55, 647.97 and 262.55 is: 362.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.55 : 647.97 = 262.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.55/647.97 = 262.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.55x = 647.97 × 262.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.55x = 170,124.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,124.70/469.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.32

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