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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.96, 694.10 and 280.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.96, 694.10 and 280.32 is: 420.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.96 : 694.10 = 280.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.96/694.10 = 280.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.96x = 694.10 × 280.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.96x = 194,568.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,568.21/462.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.27

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