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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.40, 693.20 and 279.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.40, 693.20 and 279.60 is: 419.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.40 : 693.20 = 279.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.40/693.20 = 279.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.40x = 693.20 × 279.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.40x = 193,818.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,818.72/462.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.16

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