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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.55, 691.43 and 422.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.55, 691.43 and 422.34 is: 634.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.55 : 691.43 = 422.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.55/691.43 = 422.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.55x = 691.43 × 422.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.55x = 292,016.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,016.43/460.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.07

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