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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.70, 701.01 and 284.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.70, 701.01 and 284.69 is: 426.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.70 : 701.01 = 284.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.70/701.01 = 284.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.70x = 701.01 × 284.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.70x = 199,567.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,567.03/467.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.70

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