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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.20, 696.42 and 282.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.20, 696.42 and 282.04 is: 422.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.20 : 696.42 = 282.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.20/696.42 = 282.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.20x = 696.42 × 282.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.20x = 196,418.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,418.30/465.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.22

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