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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.84, 700.99 and 284.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.84, 700.99 and 284.68 is: 426.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.84 : 700.99 = 284.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.84/700.99 = 284.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.84x = 700.99 × 284.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.84x = 199,557.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,557.83/467.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.55

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