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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.22, 698.58 and 283.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.22, 698.58 and 283.25 is: 424.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.22 : 698.58 = 283.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.22/698.58 = 283.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.22x = 698.58 × 283.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.22x = 197,874.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,874.53/466.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.42

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