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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.80, 694.26 and 280.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.80, 694.26 and 280.28 is: 420.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.80 : 694.26 = 280.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.80/694.26 = 280.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.80x = 694.26 × 280.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.80x = 194,583.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,583.72/462.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.45

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