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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.88, 626.64 and 427.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.88, 626.64 and 427.04 is: 588.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.88 : 626.64 = 427.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.88/626.64 = 427.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.88x = 626.64 × 427.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.88x = 267,600.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,600.35/454.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.29

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