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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.01, 699.04 and 283.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.01, 699.04 and 283.81 is: 424.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.01 : 699.04 = 283.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.01/699.04 = 283.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.01x = 699.04 × 283.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.01x = 198,394.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,394.54/467.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.82

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