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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.68, 695.40 and 280.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.68, 695.40 and 280.82 is: 421.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.68 : 695.40 = 280.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.68/695.40 = 280.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.68x = 695.40 × 280.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.68x = 195,282.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,282.23/463.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.16

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