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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.34, 701.28 and 285.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.34, 701.28 and 285.48 is: 427.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.34 : 701.28 = 285.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.34/701.28 = 285.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.34x = 701.28 × 285.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.34x = 200,201.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,201.41/468.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.47

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