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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.11, 697.64 and 282.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.11, 697.64 and 282.12 is: 423.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.11 : 697.64 = 282.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.11/697.64 = 282.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.11x = 697.64 × 282.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.11x = 196,816.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,816.37/465.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.16

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