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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.44, 689.18 and 424.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.44, 689.18 and 424.62 is: 638.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.44 : 689.18 = 424.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.44/689.18 = 424.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.44x = 689.18 × 424.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.44x = 292,637.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,637.49/458.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.34

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