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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.43, 698.10 and 282.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.43, 698.10 and 282.73 is: 424.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.43 : 698.10 = 282.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.43/698.10 = 282.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.43x = 698.10 × 282.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.43x = 197,373.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,373.81/465.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.07

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