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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.91, 626.60 and 424.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.91, 626.60 and 424.67 is: 584.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.91 : 626.60 = 424.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.91/626.60 = 424.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.91x = 626.60 × 424.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.91x = 266,092.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,092.97/454.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.94

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