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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.96, 642.60 and 426.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.96, 642.60 and 426.72 is: 588.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.96 : 642.60 = 426.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.96/642.60 = 426.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.96x = 642.60 × 426.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.96x = 274,210.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,210.27/465.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.48

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