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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.50, 690.80 and 278.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.50, 690.80 and 278.30 is: 416.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.50 : 690.80 = 278.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.50/690.80 = 278.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.50x = 690.80 × 278.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.50x = 192,249.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,249.98/461.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.58

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