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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.64, 695.64 and 281.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.64, 695.64 and 281.16 is: 421.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.64 : 695.64 = 281.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.64/695.64 = 281.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.64x = 695.64 × 281.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.64x = 195,586.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,586.14/463.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.85

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