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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.73, 700.06 and 284.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.73, 700.06 and 284.08 is: 426.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.73 : 700.06 = 284.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.73/700.06 = 284.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.73x = 700.06 × 284.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.73x = 198,873.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,873.04/466.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.10

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