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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.46, 692.20 and 280.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.46, 692.20 and 280.02 is: 420.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.46 : 692.20 = 280.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.46/692.20 = 280.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.46x = 692.20 × 280.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.46x = 193,829.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,829.84/461.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.04

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