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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.59, 705.63 and 262.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.59, 705.63 and 262.42 is: 393.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.59 : 705.63 = 262.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.59/705.63 = 262.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.59x = 705.63 × 262.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.59x = 185,171.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,171.42/470.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.49

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