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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.23, 691.44 and 421.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.23, 691.44 and 421.68 is: 630.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.23 : 691.44 = 421.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.23/691.44 = 421.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.23x = 691.44 × 421.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.23x = 291,566.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,566.42/462.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.78

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