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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.93, 629.94 and 428.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.93, 629.94 and 428.52 is: 592.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.93 : 629.94 = 428.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.93/629.94 = 428.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.93x = 629.94 × 428.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.93x = 269,941.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,941.89/455.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.08

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