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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.20, 702.06 and 284.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.20, 702.06 and 284.20 is: 425.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.20 : 702.06 = 284.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.20/702.06 = 284.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.20x = 702.06 × 284.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.20x = 199,525.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,525.45/469.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.25

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