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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.55, 702.57 and 283.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.55, 702.57 and 283.79 is: 424.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.55 : 702.57 = 283.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.55/702.57 = 283.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.55x = 702.57 × 283.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.55x = 199,382.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,382.34/469.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.62

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