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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.43, 692.06 and 278.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.43, 692.06 and 278.73 is: 418.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.43 : 692.06 = 278.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.43/692.06 = 278.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.43x = 692.06 × 278.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.43x = 192,896.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,896.49/461.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.04

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