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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.53, 694.21 and 280.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.53, 694.21 and 280.60 is: 420.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.53 : 694.21 = 280.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.53/694.21 = 280.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.53x = 694.21 × 280.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.53x = 194,791.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,791.85/463.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.24

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