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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.54, 684.47 and 424.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.54, 684.47 and 424.70 is: 633.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.54 : 684.47 = 424.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.54/684.47 = 424.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.54x = 684.47 × 424.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.54x = 290,694.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,694.41/458.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.96

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