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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.85, 694.27 and 424.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.85, 694.27 and 424.22 is: 636.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.85 : 694.27 = 424.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.85/694.27 = 424.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.85x = 694.27 × 424.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.85x = 294,524.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,524.18/462.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.33

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