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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.53, 691.80 and 278.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.53, 691.80 and 278.01 is: 417.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.53 : 691.80 = 278.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.53/691.80 = 278.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.53x = 691.80 × 278.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.53x = 192,327.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,327.32/460.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.62

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