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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.05, 701.82 and 283.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.05, 701.82 and 283.29 is: 423.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.05 : 701.82 = 283.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.05/701.82 = 283.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.05x = 701.82 × 283.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.05x = 198,818.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,818.59/469.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.88

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