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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.16, 625.56 and 423.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.16, 625.56 and 423.92 is: 583.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.16 : 625.56 = 423.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.16/625.56 = 423.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.16x = 625.56 × 423.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.16x = 265,184.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,184.27/454.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.91

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