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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.53, 692.30 and 278.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.53, 692.30 and 278.88 is: 418.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.53 : 692.30 = 278.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.53/692.30 = 278.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.53x = 692.30 × 278.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.53x = 193,068.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,068.62/461.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.32

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