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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.92, 688.32 and 423.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.92, 688.32 and 423.36 is: 636.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.92 : 688.32 = 423.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.92/688.32 = 423.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.92x = 688.32 × 423.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.92x = 291,407.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,407.16/457.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.37

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