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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.01, 691.17 and 278.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.01, 691.17 and 278.36 is: 417.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.01 : 691.17 = 278.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.01/691.17 = 278.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.01x = 691.17 × 278.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.01x = 192,393.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,393.39/461.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.33

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