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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.91, 692.98 and 279.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.91, 692.98 and 279.75 is: 418.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.91 : 692.98 = 279.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.91/692.98 = 279.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.91x = 692.98 × 279.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.91x = 193,861.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,861.16/462.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.79

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