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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.36, 698.42 and 283.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.36, 698.42 and 283.30 is: 424.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.36 : 698.42 = 283.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.36/698.42 = 283.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.36x = 698.42 × 283.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.36x = 197,861.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,861.35/466.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.27

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