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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.64, 697.64 and 282.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.64, 697.64 and 282.67 is: 423.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.64 : 697.64 = 282.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.64/697.64 = 282.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.64x = 697.64 × 282.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.64x = 197,197.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,197.00/465.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.50

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