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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.84, 648.44 and 262.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.84, 648.44 and 262.88 is: 362.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.84 : 648.44 = 262.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.84/648.44 = 262.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.84x = 648.44 × 262.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.84x = 170,461.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,461.91/469.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.81

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