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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.70, 697.63 and 282.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.70, 697.63 and 282.66 is: 423.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.70 : 697.63 = 282.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.70/697.63 = 282.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.70x = 697.63 × 282.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.70x = 197,192.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,192.10/465.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.43

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