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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.40, 687.96 and 422.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.40, 687.96 and 422.88 is: 634.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.40 : 687.96 = 422.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.40/687.96 = 422.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.40x = 687.96 × 422.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.40x = 290,924.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,924.52/458.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.65

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