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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.76, 688.70 and 420.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.76, 688.70 and 420.46 is: 627.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.76 : 688.70 = 420.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.76/688.70 = 420.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.76x = 688.70 × 420.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.76x = 289,570.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,570.80/461.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.10

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