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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.92, 695.97 and 279.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.92, 695.97 and 279.15 is: 418.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.92 : 695.97 = 279.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.92/695.97 = 279.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.92x = 695.97 × 279.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.92x = 194,280.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,280.03/463.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.78

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