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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.65, 698.11 and 282.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.65, 698.11 and 282.99 is: 424.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.65 : 698.11 = 282.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.65/698.11 = 282.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.65x = 698.11 × 282.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.65x = 197,558.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,558.15/465.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.26

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