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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.33, 685.02 and 426.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.33, 685.02 and 426.60 is: 640.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.33 : 685.02 = 426.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.33/685.02 = 426.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.33x = 685.02 × 426.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.33x = 292,229.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,229.53/456.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.39

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