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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.04, 700.96 and 284.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.04, 700.96 and 284.16 is: 426.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.04 : 700.96 = 284.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.04/700.96 = 284.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.04x = 700.96 × 284.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.04x = 199,184.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,184.79/467.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.48

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