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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.98, 699.54 and 283.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.98, 699.54 and 283.80 is: 425.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.98 : 699.54 = 283.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.98/699.54 = 283.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.98x = 699.54 × 283.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.98x = 198,529.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,529.45/466.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.13

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