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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.06, 698.67 and 283.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.06, 698.67 and 283.18 is: 424.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.06 : 698.67 = 283.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.06/698.67 = 283.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.06x = 698.67 × 283.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.06x = 197,849.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,849.37/466.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.51

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