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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.26, 696.48 and 279.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.26, 696.48 and 279.32 is: 419.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.26 : 696.48 = 279.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.26/696.48 = 279.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.26x = 696.48 × 279.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.26x = 194,539.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,539.40/464.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.03

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