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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.92, 634.84 and 426.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.92, 634.84 and 426.32 is: 587.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.92 : 634.84 = 426.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.92/634.84 = 426.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.92x = 634.84 × 426.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.92x = 270,644.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,644.99/460.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.18

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