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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.70, 700.65 and 284.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.70, 700.65 and 284.55 is: 426.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.70 : 700.65 = 284.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.70/700.65 = 284.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.70x = 700.65 × 284.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.70x = 199,369.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,369.96/467.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.28

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