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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.22, 699.78 and 284.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.22, 699.78 and 284.46 is: 426.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.22 : 699.78 = 284.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.22/699.78 = 284.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.22x = 699.78 × 284.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.22x = 199,059.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,059.42/467.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.05

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