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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.16, 700.16 and 283.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.16, 700.16 and 283.92 is: 426.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.16 : 700.16 = 283.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.16/700.16 = 283.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.16x = 700.16 × 283.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.16x = 198,789.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,789.43/466.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.44

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