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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.76, 697.32 and 282.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.76, 697.32 and 282.30 is: 423.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.76 : 697.32 = 282.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.76/697.32 = 282.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.76x = 697.32 × 282.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.76x = 196,853.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,853.44/464.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.56

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