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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.80, 692.36 and 279.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.80, 692.36 and 279.16 is: 418.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.80 : 692.36 = 279.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.80/692.36 = 279.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.80x = 692.36 × 279.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.80x = 193,274.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,274.36/461.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.52

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