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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.06, 691.79 and 426.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.06, 691.79 and 426.23 is: 639.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.06 : 691.79 = 426.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.06/691.79 = 426.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.06x = 691.79 × 426.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.06x = 294,856.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,856.06/461.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.52

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