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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.65, 696.61 and 281.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.65, 696.61 and 281.99 is: 422.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.65 : 696.61 = 281.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.65/696.61 = 281.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.65x = 696.61 × 281.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.65x = 196,437.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,437.05/464.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.76

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