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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.10, 695.37 and 280.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.10, 695.37 and 280.94 is: 420.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.10 : 695.37 = 280.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.10/695.37 = 280.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.10x = 695.37 × 280.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.10x = 195,353.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,353.77/464.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.93

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