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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.90, 699.30 and 283.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.90, 699.30 and 283.65 is: 425.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.90 : 699.30 = 283.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.90/699.30 = 283.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.90x = 699.30 × 283.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.90x = 198,356.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,356.45/465.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.75

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