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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.10, 700.65 and 284.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.10, 700.65 and 284.85 is: 427.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.10 : 700.65 = 284.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.10/700.65 = 284.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.10x = 700.65 × 284.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.10x = 199,580.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,580.15/467.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.28

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