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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.60, 700.61 and 284.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.60, 700.61 and 284.43 is: 426.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.60 : 700.61 = 284.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.60/700.61 = 284.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.60x = 700.61 × 284.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.60x = 199,273.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,273.08/467.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.17

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