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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.30, 651.74 and 262.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.30, 651.74 and 262.46 is: 362.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.30 : 651.74 = 262.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.30/651.74 = 262.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.30x = 651.74 × 262.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.30x = 171,056.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,056.00/472.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.18

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