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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.32, 695.28 and 426.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.32, 695.28 and 426.24 is: 639.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.32 : 695.28 = 426.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.32/695.28 = 426.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.32x = 695.28 × 426.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.32x = 296,356.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,356.15/463.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.64

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