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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.01, 697.55 and 282.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.01, 697.55 and 282.81 is: 423.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.01 : 697.55 = 282.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.01/697.55 = 282.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.01x = 697.55 × 282.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.01x = 197,272.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,272.70/466.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.33

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