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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.95, 693.05 and 279.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.95, 693.05 and 279.79 is: 418.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.95 : 693.05 = 279.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.95/693.05 = 279.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.95x = 693.05 × 279.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.95x = 193,903.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,903.60/462.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.84

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