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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.37, 692.22 and 278.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.37, 692.22 and 278.90 is: 418.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.37 : 692.22 = 278.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.37/692.22 = 278.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.37x = 692.22 × 278.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.37x = 193,060.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,060.16/461.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.45

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