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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.02, 697.91 and 283.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.02, 697.91 and 283.01 is: 423.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.02 : 697.91 = 283.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.02/697.91 = 283.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.02x = 697.91 × 283.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.02x = 197,510.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,510.60/466.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.82

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