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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.95, 699.04 and 283.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.95, 699.04 and 283.79 is: 424.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.95 : 699.04 = 283.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.95/699.04 = 283.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.95x = 699.04 × 283.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.95x = 198,380.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,380.56/466.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.84

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