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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.77, 697.61 and 282.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.77, 697.61 and 282.52 is: 424.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.77 : 697.61 = 282.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.77/697.61 = 282.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.77x = 697.61 × 282.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.77x = 197,090.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,090.36/464.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.06

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