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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.06, 687.29 and 423.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.06, 687.29 and 423.23 is: 635.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.06 : 687.29 = 423.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.06/687.29 = 423.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.06x = 687.29 × 423.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.06x = 290,876.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,876.19/458.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.02

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