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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.76, 691.14 and 424.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.76, 691.14 and 424.04 is: 636.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.76 : 691.14 = 424.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.76/691.14 = 424.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.76x = 691.14 × 424.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.76x = 293,071.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,071.01/460.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.06

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