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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.89, 628.03 and 426.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.89, 628.03 and 426.97 is: 589.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.89 : 628.03 = 426.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.89/628.03 = 426.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.89x = 628.03 × 426.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.89x = 268,149.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,149.97/454.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.48

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