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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.29, 693.56 and 280.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.29, 693.56 and 280.13 is: 419.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.29 : 693.56 = 280.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.29/693.56 = 280.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.29x = 693.56 × 280.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.29x = 194,287.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,287.30/463.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.36

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