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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.60, 642.04 and 458.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.60, 642.04 and 458.60 is: 642.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.60 : 642.04 = 458.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.60/642.04 = 458.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.60x = 642.04 × 458.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.60x = 294,439.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,439.54/458.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.04

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