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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.16, 689.85 and 420.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.16, 689.85 and 420.62 is: 629.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.16 : 689.85 = 420.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.16/689.85 = 420.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.16x = 689.85 × 420.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.16x = 290,161.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,161.26/461.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.20

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