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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.10, 690.17 and 425.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.10, 690.17 and 425.28 is: 639.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.10 : 690.17 = 425.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.10/690.17 = 425.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.10x = 690.17 × 425.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.10x = 293,513.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,513.37/459.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.33

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