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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.86, 631.95 and 435.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.86, 631.95 and 435.39 is: 599.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.86 : 631.95 = 435.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.86/631.95 = 435.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.86x = 631.95 × 435.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.86x = 275,144.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,144.71/458.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.63

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