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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.60, 695.40 and 281.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.60, 695.40 and 281.05 is: 421.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.60 : 695.40 = 281.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.60/695.40 = 281.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.60x = 695.40 × 281.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.60x = 195,440.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,440.96/463.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.57

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