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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.10, 701.58 and 284.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.10, 701.58 and 284.82 is: 427.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.10 : 701.58 = 284.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.10/701.58 = 284.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.10x = 701.58 × 284.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.10x = 199,824.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,824.02/467.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.80

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