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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.18, 687.80 and 427.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.18, 687.80 and 427.13 is: 639.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.18 : 687.80 = 427.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.18/687.80 = 427.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.18x = 687.80 × 427.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.18x = 293,774.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,774.44/459.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.78

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