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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.64, 693.62 and 279.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.64, 693.62 and 279.99 is: 419.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.64 : 693.62 = 279.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.64/693.62 = 279.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.64x = 693.62 × 279.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.64x = 194,206.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,206.31/462.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.78

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