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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.87, 703.89 and 285.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.87, 703.89 and 285.41 is: 429.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.87 : 703.89 = 285.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.87/703.89 = 285.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.87x = 703.89 × 285.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.87x = 200,897.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,897.24/467.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.39

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