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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.87, 698.85 and 283.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.87, 698.85 and 283.17 is: 424.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.87 : 698.85 = 283.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.87/698.85 = 283.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.87x = 698.85 × 283.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.87x = 197,893.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,893.35/465.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.78

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