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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.09, 692.55 and 278.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.09, 692.55 and 278.84 is: 418.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.09 : 692.55 = 278.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.09/692.55 = 278.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.09x = 692.55 × 278.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.09x = 193,112.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,112.37/461.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.81

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