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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.59, 630.96 and 403.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.59, 630.96 and 403.23 is: 554.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.59 : 630.96 = 403.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.59/630.96 = 403.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.59x = 630.96 × 403.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.59x = 254,422.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,422.00/458.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.79

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