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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.41, 703.22 and 286.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.41, 703.22 and 286.35 is: 428.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.41 : 703.22 = 286.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.41/703.22 = 286.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.41x = 703.22 × 286.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.41x = 201,365.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,365.62/469.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.98

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