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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.64, 694.14 and 280.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.64, 694.14 and 280.17 is: 420.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.64 : 694.14 = 280.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.64/694.14 = 280.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.64x = 694.14 × 280.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.64x = 194,477.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,477.20/462.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.36

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