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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.14, 691.86 and 427.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.14, 691.86 and 427.42 is: 641.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.14 : 691.86 = 427.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.14/691.86 = 427.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.14x = 691.86 × 427.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.14x = 295,714.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,714.80/461.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.27

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