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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.34, 693.84 and 279.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.34, 693.84 and 279.82 is: 419.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.34 : 693.84 = 279.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.34/693.84 = 279.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.34x = 693.84 × 279.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.34x = 194,150.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,150.31/462.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.93

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