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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.60, 693.90 and 280.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.60, 693.90 and 280.35 is: 420.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.60 : 693.90 = 280.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.60/693.90 = 280.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.60x = 693.90 × 280.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.60x = 194,534.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,534.87/462.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.53

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