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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.67, 697.69 and 282.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.67, 697.69 and 282.67 is: 423.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.67 : 697.69 = 282.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.67/697.69 = 282.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.67x = 697.69 × 282.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.67x = 197,218.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,218.57/465.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.52

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