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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.32, 701.95 and 285.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.32, 701.95 and 285.31 is: 427.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.32 : 701.95 = 285.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.32/701.95 = 285.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.32x = 701.95 × 285.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.32x = 200,273.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,273.35/468.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.64

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