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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.82, 703.28 and 286.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.82, 703.28 and 286.21 is: 429.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.82 : 703.28 = 286.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.82/703.28 = 286.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.82x = 703.28 × 286.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.82x = 201,285.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,285.77/468.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.35

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