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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.33, 703.45 and 286.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.33, 703.45 and 286.31 is: 429.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.33 : 703.45 = 286.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.33/703.45 = 286.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.33x = 703.45 × 286.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.33x = 201,403.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,403.34/469.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.13

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