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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.84, 631.72 and 426.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.84, 631.72 and 426.04 is: 586.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.84 : 631.72 = 426.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.84/631.72 = 426.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.84x = 631.72 × 426.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.84x = 269,137.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,137.99/458.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.56

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