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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.53, 697.05 and 282.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.53, 697.05 and 282.56 is: 423.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.53 : 697.05 = 282.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.53/697.05 = 282.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.53x = 697.05 × 282.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.53x = 196,954.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,954.96/465.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.08

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