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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.08, 697.83 and 283.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.08, 697.83 and 283.02 is: 423.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.08 : 697.83 = 283.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.08/697.83 = 283.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.08x = 697.83 × 283.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.08x = 197,499.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,499.85/466.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.75

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