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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.76, 685.56 and 426.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.76, 685.56 and 426.98 is: 639.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.76 : 685.56 = 426.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.76/685.56 = 426.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.76x = 685.56 × 426.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.76x = 292,720.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,720.41/457.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.46

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