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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.01, 700.54 and 284.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.01, 700.54 and 284.81 is: 426.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.01 : 700.54 = 284.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.01/700.54 = 284.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.01x = 700.54 × 284.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.01x = 199,520.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,520.80/468.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.32

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