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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.48, 701.76 and 285.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.48, 701.76 and 285.76 is: 428.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.48 : 701.76 = 285.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.48/701.76 = 285.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.48x = 701.76 × 285.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.48x = 200,534.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,534.94/468.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.05

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