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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.92, 632.08 and 424.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.92, 632.08 and 424.32 is: 584.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.92 : 632.08 = 424.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.92/632.08 = 424.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.92x = 632.08 × 424.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.92x = 268,204.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,204.19/458.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.42

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