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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.92, 697.03 and 282.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.92, 697.03 and 282.27 is: 423.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.92 : 697.03 = 282.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.92/697.03 = 282.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.92x = 697.03 × 282.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.92x = 196,750.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,750.66/464.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.19

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