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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.62, 689.68 and 426.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.62, 689.68 and 426.08 is: 635.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.62 : 689.68 = 426.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.62/689.68 = 426.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.62x = 689.68 × 426.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.62x = 293,858.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,858.85/462.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.21

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