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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.55, 695.93 and 425.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.55, 695.93 and 425.34 is: 638.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.55 : 695.93 = 425.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.55/695.93 = 425.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.55x = 695.93 × 425.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.55x = 296,004.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,004.74/463.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.57

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