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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.68, 636.51 and 426.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.68, 636.51 and 426.49 is: 587.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.68 : 636.51 = 426.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.68/636.51 = 426.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.68x = 636.51 × 426.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.68x = 271,465.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,465.15/461.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.99

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