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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.52, 692.82 and 279.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.52, 692.82 and 279.46 is: 418.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.52 : 692.82 = 279.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.52/692.82 = 279.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.52x = 692.82 × 279.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.52x = 193,615.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,615.48/462.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.61

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