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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.84, 701.36 and 285.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.84, 701.36 and 285.39 is: 427.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.84 : 701.36 = 285.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.84/701.36 = 285.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.84x = 701.36 × 285.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.84x = 200,160.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,160.77/467.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.84

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