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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.52, 687.96 and 426.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.52, 687.96 and 426.96 is: 636.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.52 : 687.96 = 426.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.52/687.96 = 426.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.52x = 687.96 × 426.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.52x = 293,731.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,731.40/461.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.44

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