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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.07, 691.91 and 423.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.07, 691.91 and 423.99 is: 636.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.07 : 691.91 = 423.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.07/691.91 = 423.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.07x = 691.91 × 423.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.07x = 293,360.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,360.80/461.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.26

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