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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.27, 628.92 and 434.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.27, 628.92 and 434.30 is: 594.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.27 : 628.92 = 434.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.27/628.92 = 434.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.27x = 628.92 × 434.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.27x = 273,136.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,136.81/459.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.72

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