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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.94, 693.09 and 424.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.94, 693.09 and 424.14 is: 636.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.94 : 693.09 = 424.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.94/693.09 = 424.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.94x = 693.09 × 424.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.94x = 293,967.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,967.19/461.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.38

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