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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.09, 699.86 and 283.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.09, 699.86 and 283.93 is: 425.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.09 : 699.86 = 283.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.09/699.86 = 283.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.09x = 699.86 × 283.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.09x = 198,711.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,711.25/467.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.42

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