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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.32, 692.28 and 424.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.32, 692.28 and 424.24 is: 636.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.32 : 692.28 = 424.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.32/692.28 = 424.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.32x = 692.28 × 424.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.32x = 293,692.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,692.87/461.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.64

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