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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.13, 696.58 and 282.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.13, 696.58 and 282.07 is: 422.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.13 : 696.58 = 282.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.13/696.58 = 282.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.13x = 696.58 × 282.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.13x = 196,481.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,481.87/465.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.43

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