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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.42, 701.28 and 285.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.42, 701.28 and 285.24 is: 427.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.42 : 701.28 = 285.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.42/701.28 = 285.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.42x = 701.28 × 285.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.42x = 200,033.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,033.11/468.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.04

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