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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.83, 461.70 and 279.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.83, 461.70 and 279.12 is: 418.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.83 : 461.70 = 279.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.83/461.70 = 279.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.83x = 461.70 × 279.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.83x = 128,869.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,869.70/307.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.64

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