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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.44, 622.43 and 427.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.44, 622.43 and 427.84 is: 586.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.44 : 622.43 = 427.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.44/622.43 = 427.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.44x = 622.43 × 427.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.44x = 266,298.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,298.31/454.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.00

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