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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.60, 692.85 and 279.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.60, 692.85 and 279.35 is: 419.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.60 : 692.85 = 279.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.60/692.85 = 279.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.60x = 692.85 × 279.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.60x = 193,547.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,547.83/461.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.30

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