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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.28, 631.26 and 428.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.28, 631.26 and 428.04 is: 589.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.28 : 631.26 = 428.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.28/631.26 = 428.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.28x = 631.26 × 428.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.28x = 270,204.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,204.53/458.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.61

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