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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.60, 693.12 and 279.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.60, 693.12 and 279.44 is: 418.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.60 : 693.12 = 279.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.60/693.12 = 279.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.60x = 693.12 × 279.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.60x = 193,681.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,681.99/462.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.68

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