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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.88, 631.98 and 435.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.88, 631.98 and 435.42 is: 599.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.88 : 631.98 = 435.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.88/631.98 = 435.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.88x = 631.98 × 435.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.88x = 275,176.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,176.73/458.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.67

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