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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.16, 701.01 and 285.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.16, 701.01 and 285.18 is: 427.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.16 : 701.01 = 285.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.16/701.01 = 285.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.16x = 701.01 × 285.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.16x = 199,914.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,914.03/467.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.93

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