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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.98, 684.38 and 426.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.98, 684.38 and 426.82 is: 640.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.98 : 684.38 = 426.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.98/684.38 = 426.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.98x = 684.38 × 426.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.98x = 292,107.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,107.07/455.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.61

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