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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.84, 699.49 and 283.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.84, 699.49 and 283.68 is: 425.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.84 : 699.49 = 283.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.84/699.49 = 283.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.84x = 699.49 × 283.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.84x = 198,430.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,430.61/466.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.05

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