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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.96, 692.82 and 279.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.96, 692.82 and 279.26 is: 418.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.96 : 692.82 = 279.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.96/692.82 = 279.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.96x = 692.82 × 279.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.96x = 193,476.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,476.91/461.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.82

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