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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.93, 634.08 and 431.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.93, 634.08 and 431.52 is: 596.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.93 : 634.08 = 431.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.93/634.08 = 431.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.93x = 634.08 × 431.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.93x = 273,618.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,618.20/458.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.22

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