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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.20, 694.80 and 425.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.20, 694.80 and 425.40 is: 638.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.20 : 694.80 = 425.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.20/694.80 = 425.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.20x = 694.80 × 425.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.20x = 295,567.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,567.92/463.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.10

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