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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.48, 695.18 and 280.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.48, 695.18 and 280.83 is: 421.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.48 : 695.18 = 280.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.48/695.18 = 280.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.48x = 695.18 × 280.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.48x = 195,224.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,224.63/463.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.21

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