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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.92, 694.80 and 281.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.92, 694.80 and 281.10 is: 421.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.92 : 694.80 = 281.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.92/694.80 = 281.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.92x = 694.80 × 281.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.92x = 195,308.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,308.28/463.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.00

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