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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.64, 631.10 and 425.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.64, 631.10 and 425.84 is: 591.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.64 : 631.10 = 425.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.64/631.10 = 425.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.64x = 631.10 × 425.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.64x = 268,747.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,747.62/454.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.12

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