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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.88, 695.79 and 281.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.88, 695.79 and 281.23 is: 421.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.88 : 695.79 = 281.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.88/695.79 = 281.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.88x = 695.79 × 281.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.88x = 195,675.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,675.28/463.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.82

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