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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.91, 627.80 and 428.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.91, 627.80 and 428.58 is: 591.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.91 : 627.80 = 428.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.91/627.80 = 428.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.91x = 627.80 × 428.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.91x = 269,060.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,060.38/454.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.46

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