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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.92, 694.49 and 280.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.92, 694.49 and 280.76 is: 420.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.92 : 694.49 = 280.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.92/694.49 = 280.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.92x = 694.49 × 280.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.92x = 194,985.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,985.01/463.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.30

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