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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.39, 699.03 and 283.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.39, 699.03 and 283.14 is: 425.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.39 : 699.03 = 283.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.39/699.03 = 283.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.39x = 699.03 × 283.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.39x = 197,923.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,923.35/465.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.28

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