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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.10, 694.80 and 281.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.10, 694.80 and 281.40 is: 421.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.10 : 694.80 = 281.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.10/694.80 = 281.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.10x = 694.80 × 281.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.10x = 195,516.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,516.72/464.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.28

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