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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.44, 690.68 and 425.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.44, 690.68 and 425.62 is: 639.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.44 : 690.68 = 425.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.44/690.68 = 425.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.44x = 690.68 × 425.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.44x = 293,967.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,967.22/459.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.84

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