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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.88, 628.02 and 428.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.88, 628.02 and 428.04 is: 589.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.88 : 628.02 = 428.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.88/628.02 = 428.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.88x = 628.02 × 428.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.88x = 268,817.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,817.68/455.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.67

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