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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.03, 694.96 and 281.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.03, 694.96 and 281.10 is: 420.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.03 : 694.96 = 281.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.03/694.96 = 281.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.03x = 694.96 × 281.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.03x = 195,353.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,353.26/464.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.99

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