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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.77, 622.76 and 429.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.77, 622.76 and 429.80 is: 588.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.77 : 622.76 = 429.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.77/622.76 = 429.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.77x = 622.76 × 429.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.77x = 267,656.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,656.99/454.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.55

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