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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.54, 700.80 and 284.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.54, 700.80 and 284.02 is: 426.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.54 : 700.80 = 284.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.54/700.80 = 284.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.54x = 700.80 × 284.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.54x = 199,041.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,041.22/466.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.63

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