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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.42, 700.06 and 284.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.42, 700.06 and 284.41 is: 425.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.42 : 700.06 = 284.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.42/700.06 = 284.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.42x = 700.06 × 284.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.42x = 199,103.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,103.03/467.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.96

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