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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.53, 702.50 and 283.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.53, 702.50 and 283.75 is: 424.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.53 : 702.50 = 283.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.53/702.50 = 283.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.53x = 702.50 × 283.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.53x = 199,331.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,331.20/469.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.53

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