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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.30, 693.11 and 279.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.30, 693.11 and 279.65 is: 419.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.30 : 693.11 = 279.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.30/693.11 = 279.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.30x = 693.11 × 279.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.30x = 193,828.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,828.21/462.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.27

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