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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.08, 698.29 and 283.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.08, 698.29 and 283.23 is: 425.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.08 : 698.29 = 283.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.08/698.29 = 283.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.08x = 698.29 × 283.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.08x = 197,775.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,775.97/465.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.26

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