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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.28, 700.88 and 284.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.28, 700.88 and 284.32 is: 426.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.28 : 700.88 = 284.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.28/700.88 = 284.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.28x = 700.88 × 284.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.28x = 199,274.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,274.20/467.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.46

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