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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.92, 692.99 and 279.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.92, 692.99 and 279.76 is: 418.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.92 : 692.99 = 279.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.92/692.99 = 279.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.92x = 692.99 × 279.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.92x = 193,869.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,869.85/462.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.80

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