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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.43, 688.82 and 427.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.43, 688.82 and 427.64 is: 638.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.43 : 688.82 = 427.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.43/688.82 = 427.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.43x = 688.82 × 427.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.43x = 294,561.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,561.40/461.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.37

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