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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.67, 692.40 and 278.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.67, 692.40 and 278.82 is: 418.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.67 : 692.40 = 278.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.67/692.40 = 278.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.67x = 692.40 × 278.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.67x = 193,054.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,054.97/461.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.17

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