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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.16, 701.66 and 284.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.16, 701.66 and 284.92 is: 427.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.16 : 701.66 = 284.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.16/701.66 = 284.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.16x = 701.66 × 284.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.16x = 199,916.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,916.97/467.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.94

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