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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.71, 690.96 and 278.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.71, 690.96 and 278.04 is: 417.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.71 : 690.96 = 278.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.71/690.96 = 278.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.71x = 690.96 × 278.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.71x = 192,114.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,114.52/460.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.00

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