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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.08, 696.36 and 281.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.08, 696.36 and 281.80 is: 422.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.08 : 696.36 = 281.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.08/696.36 = 281.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.08x = 696.36 × 281.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.08x = 196,234.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,234.25/464.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.85

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