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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.48, 699.71 and 284.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.48, 699.71 and 284.02 is: 425.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.48 : 699.71 = 284.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.48/699.71 = 284.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.48x = 699.71 × 284.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.48x = 198,728.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,728.46/467.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.10

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