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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.77, 694.33 and 280.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.77, 694.33 and 280.29 is: 420.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.77 : 694.33 = 280.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.77/694.33 = 280.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.77x = 694.33 × 280.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.77x = 194,613.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,613.05/462.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.54

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