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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.14, 687.37 and 424.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.14, 687.37 and 424.43 is: 636.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.14 : 687.37 = 424.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.14/687.37 = 424.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.14x = 687.37 × 424.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.14x = 291,740.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,740.45/458.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.79

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