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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.07, 701.57 and 285.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.07, 701.57 and 285.06 is: 427.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.07 : 701.57 = 285.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.07/701.57 = 285.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.07x = 701.57 × 285.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.07x = 199,990.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,990.26/468.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.27

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