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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.32, 690.92 and 278.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.32, 690.92 and 278.31 is: 416.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.32 : 690.92 = 278.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.32/690.92 = 278.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.32x = 690.92 × 278.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.32x = 192,289.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,289.95/461.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.83

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