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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.31, 690.66 and 425.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.31, 690.66 and 425.48 is: 638.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.31 : 690.66 = 425.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.31/690.66 = 425.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.31x = 690.66 × 425.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.31x = 293,858.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,858.56/460.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.40

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