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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.35, 689.04 and 424.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.35, 689.04 and 424.53 is: 638.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.35 : 689.04 = 424.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.35/689.04 = 424.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.35x = 689.04 × 424.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.35x = 292,518.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,518.15/458.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.20

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