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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.07, 691.47 and 426.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.07, 691.47 and 426.12 is: 640.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.07 : 691.47 = 426.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.07/691.47 = 426.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.07x = 691.47 × 426.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.07x = 294,649.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,649.20/460.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.44

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