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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.95, 626.94 and 424.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.95, 626.94 and 424.17 is: 584.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.95 : 626.94 = 424.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.95/626.94 = 424.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.95x = 626.94 × 424.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.95x = 265,929.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,929.14/454.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.52

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