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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.35, 697.22 and 282.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.35, 697.22 and 282.36 is: 423.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.35 : 697.22 = 282.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.35/697.22 = 282.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.35x = 697.22 × 282.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.35x = 196,869.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,869.49/465.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.05

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