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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.77, 695.34 and 281.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.77, 695.34 and 281.21 is: 421.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.77 : 695.34 = 281.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.77/695.34 = 281.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.77x = 695.34 × 281.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.77x = 195,533.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,533.08/463.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.62

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