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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.30, 632.89 and 425.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.30, 632.89 and 425.65 is: 586.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.30 : 632.89 = 425.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.30/632.89 = 425.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.30x = 632.89 × 425.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.30x = 269,389.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,389.63/459.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.52

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