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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.96, 692.52 and 425.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.96, 692.52 and 425.32 is: 638.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.96 : 692.52 = 425.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.96/692.52 = 425.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.96x = 692.52 × 425.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.96x = 294,542.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,542.61/460.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.98

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