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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.53, 693.30 and 279.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.53, 693.30 and 279.01 is: 419.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.53 : 693.30 = 279.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.53/693.30 = 279.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.53x = 693.30 × 279.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.53x = 193,437.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,437.63/461.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.12

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