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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.54, 699.30 and 283.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.54, 699.30 and 283.02 is: 425.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.54 : 699.30 = 283.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.54/699.30 = 283.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.54x = 699.30 × 283.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.54x = 197,915.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,915.89/465.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.13

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