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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.73, 702.18 and 285.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.73, 702.18 and 285.48 is: 428.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.73 : 702.18 = 285.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.73/702.18 = 285.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.73x = 702.18 × 285.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.73x = 200,458.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,458.35/467.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.58

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