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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.31, 461.69 and 279.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.31, 461.69 and 279.97 is: 417.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.31 : 461.69 = 279.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.31/461.69 = 279.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.31x = 461.69 × 279.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.31x = 129,259.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,259.35/309.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.90

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