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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.57, 690.63 and 279.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.57, 690.63 and 279.09 is: 417.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.57 : 690.63 = 279.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.57/690.63 = 279.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.57x = 690.63 × 279.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.57x = 192,749.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,749.65/461.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.60

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