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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.79, 696.92 and 281.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.79, 696.92 and 281.22 is: 422.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.79 : 696.92 = 281.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.79/696.92 = 281.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.79x = 696.92 × 281.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.79x = 195,986.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,986.44/463.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.58

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