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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.81, 698.41 and 282.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.81, 698.41 and 282.93 is: 424.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.81 : 698.41 = 282.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.81/698.41 = 282.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.81x = 698.41 × 282.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.81x = 197,601.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,601.14/465.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.21

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