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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.29, 688.63 and 428.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.29, 688.63 and 428.30 is: 643.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.29 : 688.63 = 428.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.29/688.63 = 428.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.29x = 688.63 × 428.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.29x = 294,936.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,936.79/458.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.56

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