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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.14, 692.94 and 279.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.14, 692.94 and 279.43 is: 418.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.14 : 692.94 = 279.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.14/692.94 = 279.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.14x = 692.94 × 279.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.14x = 193,627.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,627.54/462.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.98

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