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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.15, 697.82 and 282.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.15, 697.82 and 282.33 is: 423.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.15 : 697.82 = 282.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.15/697.82 = 282.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.15x = 697.82 × 282.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.15x = 197,014.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,014.11/465.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.55

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