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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.02, 699.40 and 284.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.02, 699.40 and 284.01 is: 425.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.02 : 699.40 = 284.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.02/699.40 = 284.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.02x = 699.40 × 284.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.02x = 198,636.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,636.59/467.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.33

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