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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.36, 690.54 and 427.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.36, 690.54 and 427.56 is: 641.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.36 : 690.54 = 427.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.36/690.54 = 427.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.36x = 690.54 × 427.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.36x = 295,247.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,247.28/460.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.34

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