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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.47, 682.23 and 427.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.47, 682.23 and 427.87 is: 636.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.47 : 682.23 = 427.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.47/682.23 = 427.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.47x = 682.23 × 427.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.47x = 291,905.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,905.75/458.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.70

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