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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.20, 692.49 and 279.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.20, 692.49 and 279.68 is: 419.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.20 : 692.49 = 279.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.20/692.49 = 279.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.20x = 692.49 × 279.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.20x = 193,675.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,675.60/462.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.03

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