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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.48, 693.68 and 279.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.48, 693.68 and 279.82 is: 419.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.48 : 693.68 = 279.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.48/693.68 = 279.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.48x = 693.68 × 279.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.48x = 194,106.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,106.58/462.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.71

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