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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.07, 691.80 and 426.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.07, 691.80 and 426.24 is: 639.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.07 : 691.80 = 426.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.07/691.80 = 426.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.07x = 691.80 × 426.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.07x = 294,872.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,872.83/461.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.54

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