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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.93, 705.96 and 262.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.93, 705.96 and 262.40 is: 393.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.93 : 705.96 = 262.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.93/705.96 = 262.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.93x = 705.96 × 262.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.93x = 185,240.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,240.37/470.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.35

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