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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.43, 692.28 and 279.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.43, 692.28 and 279.99 is: 420.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.43 : 692.28 = 279.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.43/692.28 = 279.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.43x = 692.28 × 279.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.43x = 193,831.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,831.48/461.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.07

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