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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.49, 700.01 and 283.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.49, 700.01 and 283.80 is: 425.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.49 : 700.01 = 283.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.49/700.01 = 283.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.49x = 700.01 × 283.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.49x = 198,665.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,665.11/466.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.87

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