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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.68, 699.48 and 284.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.68, 699.48 and 284.16 is: 425.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.68 : 699.48 = 284.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.68/699.48 = 284.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.68x = 699.48 × 284.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.68x = 198,764.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,764.24/466.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.91

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