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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.10, 699.71 and 283.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.10, 699.71 and 283.91 is: 425.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.10 : 699.71 = 283.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.10/699.71 = 283.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.10x = 699.71 × 283.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.10x = 198,649.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,649.75/467.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.28

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