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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.32, 700.45 and 284.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.32, 700.45 and 284.31 is: 426.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.32 : 700.45 = 284.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.32/700.45 = 284.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.32x = 700.45 × 284.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.32x = 199,144.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,144.23/467.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.14

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