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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.28, 632.64 and 429.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.28, 632.64 and 429.04 is: 590.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.28 : 632.64 = 429.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.28/632.64 = 429.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.28x = 632.64 × 429.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.28x = 271,427.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,427.87/459.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.99

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