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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.20, 703 and 286.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.20, 703 and 286.16 is: 428.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.20 : 703 = 286.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.20/703 = 286.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.20x = 703 × 286.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.20x = 201,170.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,170.48/469.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.75

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