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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.70, 691.02 and 279.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.70, 691.02 and 279.26 is: 418.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.70 : 691.02 = 279.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.70/691.02 = 279.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.70x = 691.02 × 279.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.70x = 192,974.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,974.25/460.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.87

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