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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.64, 692.64 and 279.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.64, 692.64 and 279.17 is: 418.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.64 : 692.64 = 279.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.64/692.64 = 279.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.64x = 692.64 × 279.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.64x = 193,360.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,360.85/461.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.86

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