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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.21, 697.77 and 283.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.21, 697.77 and 283.77 is: 425.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.21 : 697.77 = 283.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.21/697.77 = 283.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.21x = 697.77 × 283.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.21x = 198,006.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,006.19/465.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.63

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